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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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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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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
Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
But almost all were drawn from the chambers of a small number of highly conservative lower-court judges.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The battle over a massive new data center in Granbury has shifted from City Council chambers to the courtroom.
—Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Both chambers then passed the bill within days, without public hearings, and sent it to the governor’s desk.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
It was opposed by every Democratic lawmaker but supported by GOP supermajorities in both chambers.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Inside of the massive buildings, hundreds of servers hum within gigantic soundproof and waterproof chambers.
—Jessica Hill, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Council members will hear the items again at its next meeting on April 21 at Arlington City Council chambers, 101 South Center Street.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
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He was arrested outside the chambers.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
But almost all were drawn from the chambers of a small number of highly conservative lower-court judges.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The battle over a massive new data center in Granbury has shifted from City Council chambers to the courtroom.
—Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Both chambers then passed the bill within days, without public hearings, and sent it to the governor’s desk.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
It was opposed by every Democratic lawmaker but supported by GOP supermajorities in both chambers.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Inside of the massive buildings, hundreds of servers hum within gigantic soundproof and waterproof chambers.
—Jessica Hill, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Council members will hear the items again at its next meeting on April 21 at Arlington City Council chambers, 101 South Center Street.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chambers
Noun
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The house was partially framed, with Eastern white pine outlining the shape of the rooms.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Featuring powerhouse voices from Netflix’s upcoming 2026 slate, the conversation will explore the craft, culture, and community shaping a new era of Black television from writers’ rooms and directors’ chairs to unforgettable on screen performances.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The attorney also described freezing cells and piles of trash.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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In early April, the Department of Health and Human Services invited nonprofit organizations to apply for Title X grants for fiscal year 2027, which begins in October.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hungarian funding bodies and screen organizations will see senior management changes, and yesterday it was announced government film commissioner Csaba Káel will leave his role at the National Film Institute (NFI).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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After this initial collision, the white SUV veered to the right and struck a Chicago Transit Authority bus shelter in front of the Belmont Avenue side of the building that houses Garfield's Beverage.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot to like under the hood, from strength in its most consequential segment, which houses its investment banking operations, to encouraging scores on key banking metrics (more on those in a moment).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Describe the cabins All 149 cabins are suites with their own sea-facing balcony—no interior rooms here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Two additional guest cabins, the captain’s cabin, and the wheelhouse can also be found on this deck, along with a touch-and-go helipad and sport deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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As part of his broader effort to consolidate control over Hungary’s democratic system, Orbán installed loyal allies at the helm of key institutions, from the media authority to the public prosecutor’s office and the Constitutional Court.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Orbán had used a supermajority in Parliament to rewrite the constitution, consolidating his power and tilting key institutions toward his interests.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
13 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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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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Starting about the time hardwood trees sprout buds and baby foliage (or shortly after ice out in the North), crappies gather near the mouths of creeks, shallow bays, manmade canals, and marinas.—
Cory Schmidt,
Outdoor Life,
15 Apr. 2026
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The resulting structure has the same rhythm of bays, and the same mix of solid and transparent surfaces as the original, while still being updated for today’s regulatory and environmental demands.—
Kieron Marchese,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Chambers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chambers. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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