Definition of chambernext

chamber

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chamber
Noun
The sanctuary may have been an ambulatory temple, with a central sacred chamber surrounded by a covered walkway. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Neither the House nor the Senate took up the bill, despite Democrats holding a supermajority in both chambers. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
In a later portion of the video, sources said the person believed to be Clark can be seen reaching into the backseat of the vehicle and then shooting Vazquez, before chambering a second round and taking his own life. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026 The gun did not fire, prosecutors said, because no round was chambered. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chamber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chamber
Noun
  • The backstory In a city packed with hotel chains that often feel too buttoned-up, this 83-room boutique property stands out for its free and creative spirit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Guillén’s email did not say where in the room the alive one was found.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In a new study, researchers at New York University built a custom random-positioning machine that continually changed the orientation of human cells relative to Earth's gravity.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Also running is Northwestern University stem-cell researcher Angel Alvarez, 46, who has been an advocate within CPS for better serving students with disabilities.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The organization also owns food companies like Ben’s Original and Dolmio as well as Pedigree dog food.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Singer is president and CEO at Los Angeles’ Children’s Institute, the organization handing out the recognition.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The unrest was followed by sustained opposition to government efforts to house asylum seekers in communities across the country, with some protests also descending into violent clashes.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In video that Musayev shot and shared with The Associated Press, the captain lay on the floor of the cabin, saying his head was in pain.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the cabin, extensive additional sound deadening in the doors, trunk and wheel arches means phone calls and passenger conversations are entirely effortless at highway speeds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The brand also carries a dark legacy and an unshakable association with its disgraced cofounder, Harvey Weinstein.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As the content continued to receive engagement, the platform’s AI appeared to be refining and expanding its understanding of what the post was about, broadening the keyword associations to reach new, relevant audiences.
    — Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • According to the current assessment, Germany could potentially accommodate as many as 4,000 high-altitude turbines within existing wind farms.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • However, during the discussions, Coral Gables Finance Director Diana Gomez pinpointed some possible projects the city could decrease funding for in order to accommodate the Underline funding.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This approach allowed the researchers to make ammonia using water as the hydrogen source while keeping the water-sensitive reaction compartment largely dry.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Chamber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chamber. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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