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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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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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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
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
In the last few weeks, Congress has repeatedly debated pressing national issues at night — leading to confusion and turmoil in both chambers.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
It is made from regular garlic bulbs that have been kept under warm, humid conditions typically in specialized chambers that maintain exact heat and humidity levels for several weeks to months.
—Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Kristina Andreu became the first female police major in the Key Biscayne Police Department's history during a promotion ceremony Friday inside Village Council chambers.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is its one-of-a-kind spa and longevity zones, offering everything from red light therapy to hyperbaric oxygen chambers and cryotherapy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Magpie, who's a rescue dog from Satchel's Last Resort, has the special job of sniffing out these chambers along the coastline to help conservationists locate and move the turtle eggs to safer locations so the young turtles can reach the ocean with ease.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Bills need to pass both chambers of Congress to become laws.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
The budget the House passed was smaller, and the two chambers disagreed on how much to spend on schools, the environment, affordable housing and other issues.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
During the first days of session, in both the House and Senate chambers a Republican announced that a sportsmen’s caucus would be meeting soon for breakfast, and that Cunningham would join them.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
In the last few weeks, Congress has repeatedly debated pressing national issues at night — leading to confusion and turmoil in both chambers.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
It is made from regular garlic bulbs that have been kept under warm, humid conditions typically in specialized chambers that maintain exact heat and humidity levels for several weeks to months.
—Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Kristina Andreu became the first female police major in the Key Biscayne Police Department's history during a promotion ceremony Friday inside Village Council chambers.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
What truly sets it apart is its one-of-a-kind spa and longevity zones, offering everything from red light therapy to hyperbaric oxygen chambers and cryotherapy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Magpie, who's a rescue dog from Satchel's Last Resort, has the special job of sniffing out these chambers along the coastline to help conservationists locate and move the turtle eggs to safer locations so the young turtles can reach the ocean with ease.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Bills need to pass both chambers of Congress to become laws.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
The budget the House passed was smaller, and the two chambers disagreed on how much to spend on schools, the environment, affordable housing and other issues.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chambers
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Families There are family-friendly suites with twin beds as well as connecting rooms, complemented by special children’s amenities including toiletries, slippers and bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rather than crawling through the living room doggie door, Maxwell sleeps in one of the former cells, with easy outdoor access, and his own garden.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Researchers say the findings could have broader implications for science, including studies on how cells resist damage from ice crystals and radiation over time.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The two organizations have been collaborating to design and build a pipeline to provide water and recycled water to the tribal reservation.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, researchers have studied job insecurity for decades and reached the overwhelming consensus that the sentiment is a net negative for organizations.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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In North Carolina, much of the institute’s money flows through the state’s Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, which houses the Library of North Carolina.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Construction on a controversial project to put tiny sleeping cabins for homeless individuals in Lemon Grove is schedued to begin Monday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility Without ramps, or even a solid path between the cabins and communal areas, getting around will be a challenge for less-mobile people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The question is whether institutions will adapt quickly enough to remain relevant.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Xugana was one of the first Delta lodges to open in 1974 as part of the Desert & Delta portfolio, in 2025, the property unveiled a complete rebuild.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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Its internal weapons bays can carry up to four Blackbeard missiles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The fire had reached nearby bays and swamps, which contributed to the challenging firefighting conditions.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Chambers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chambers. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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