Definition of chambernext

chamber

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chamber
Noun
Doctors tried topical treatments and even a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, but Davis wound up losing her thumb and parts of her other four fingers on her left hand. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 Both chambers of the Parliament had voted in favor of the measure, which also banned the use of mobile phones in high schools. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
The gun did not fire, prosecutors said, because no round was chambered. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026 Another proposal clarifies what kind of firearms chambered for straight wall cartridges may be used during the alternative firearms season. Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chamber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chamber
Noun
  • Rooms There are just 13 rooms, each quietly refined with a riverside color palette and floor-to-ceiling windows.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, the maritime agency said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Chemical signals then travel between the colonies, allowing the cells to process information and perform logic operations.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In essence, these medications – known as PDE-5 inhibitors – work by preventing the breakdown of a signaling molecule, which in turn helps relax smooth muscle cells and dilate blood vessels.
    Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Only if the issue is not corrected within that timeframe will the organization be administratively dissolved.
    Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cush addressed the allegations at Monday’s board meeting, saying the district has no contracts with the Alive Center and the board members have not benefited from their involvement with both organizations.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The remaining towers will house residential living, keep the main tower as a hotel, while welcoming businesses and office space.
    Julia Avant, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Temporary federal detention facilities can house people with vastly different criminal histories and security classifications.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Best rooms are in lower level, deluxe cabins with river rock, wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The current Gen2 model introduced changes to the cabin and flight deck.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There was also a strong association with weight before pregnancy.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.
    Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Intended to accommodate a predominantly residential urban coastal development pattern in areas that can support additional height and intensity while improving the provision of neighborhood commercial uses.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In Ellington, there are some departments that still work five days, and some work a half day on Fridays to accommodate programs.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Police described the suspect's vehicle as a white utility‑style work truck with four doors and side storage compartments.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The back holds the cartridge slot and a battery compartment featuring a removable door.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Chamber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chamber. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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