1
as in rooms
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
the inner chamber is the president's private office
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2
as in cells
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
if the camera doesn't work, check to see that the battery has been properly installed in its chamber
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3
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
joined the local chamber of commerce
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
chambered the lost hikers in the barn until the next morning
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Recent Examples of chambers
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
But a bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative proposal in hopes of coming up with a plan that can pass both chambers.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Republicans won net-54 seats in the House and eight in the Senate, putting both chambers of Congress under GOP control for the first time since 1952.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The justices urged states to adopt policies streamlining the process for allowing spiritual advisers into execution chambers.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This vital conversation of what to do about it has played out in these chambers for well over a decade.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But the looming vote spurred a group of bipartisan senators to craft a compromise that can win the support of both chambers.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
Cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson could lose more than 20% of their Colorado River water, triggering public debates in council chambers and municipal offices over how to respond, what to sacrifice and what to prioritize.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump officials invited a dozen members of Congress, including Republican and Democratic leaders and the top lawmakers on intelligence and armed services committees in both chambers.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, a small group of senators from both parties has been working on an alternative plan that could find support in both chambers and become law.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
But a bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative proposal in hopes of coming up with a plan that can pass both chambers.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Republicans won net-54 seats in the House and eight in the Senate, putting both chambers of Congress under GOP control for the first time since 1952.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The justices urged states to adopt policies streamlining the process for allowing spiritual advisers into execution chambers.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This vital conversation of what to do about it has played out in these chambers for well over a decade.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But the looming vote spurred a group of bipartisan senators to craft a compromise that can win the support of both chambers.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
Cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson could lose more than 20% of their Colorado River water, triggering public debates in council chambers and municipal offices over how to respond, what to sacrifice and what to prioritize.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump officials invited a dozen members of Congress, including Republican and Democratic leaders and the top lawmakers on intelligence and armed services committees in both chambers.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chambers
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The lodge has an indoor water park, an on-site restaurant (The Little Gem), and a variety of accommodation styles, ranging from classic rooms to family cabins and seasonal rustic cabins.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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This allows the cells to become drug resistant and difficult to kill using chemotherapy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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Per BrightOcular, potential complications include infections, high pressure in the eye, glaucoma, inflammation of the iris, swelling in the cornea, loss of cells around the cornea, deterioration of the iris and more.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
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The lodge has an indoor water park, an on-site restaurant (The Little Gem), and a variety of accommodation styles, ranging from classic rooms to family cabins and seasonal rustic cabins.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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All cabins also get pest control treatment during routine maintenance.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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What the engineers didn't take into account was that the airflow over the bomber's wings and fuselage along with the open bomb bays generated violent turbulence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chambers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chambers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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