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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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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
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Three commissioners were needed for the meeting; Ralph Rosado and Damian Pardo were the only two who made an appearance in the commission chambers Friday morning.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The name comes from local folklore, which imagined the chambers as dwellings for magical beings.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Louisiana, however, is led by a Republican governor and the GOP controls both chambers of its state legislature.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Here's a look at the key obstacles and priorities when both chambers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
If passed by both chambers, the new map would head to Kehoe’s desk for his signature.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Compartment formula dispensers also have several chambers to prepare more than one bottle but look like a large divided container rather than a stackable dispenser.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Hawley's bill has until the end of the current congressional calendar to pass through both chambers of Congress, or it will be considered dead and would need to be introduced again if lawmakers want to move forward with it.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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While Texas requires two-thirds of the body to be in attendance for a quorum, Missouri’s legislature only requires a simple majority — and the GOP holds roughly a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Missouri legislature.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Three commissioners were needed for the meeting; Ralph Rosado and Damian Pardo were the only two who made an appearance in the commission chambers Friday morning.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The name comes from local folklore, which imagined the chambers as dwellings for magical beings.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Louisiana, however, is led by a Republican governor and the GOP controls both chambers of its state legislature.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Here's a look at the key obstacles and priorities when both chambers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
If passed by both chambers, the new map would head to Kehoe’s desk for his signature.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Compartment formula dispensers also have several chambers to prepare more than one bottle but look like a large divided container rather than a stackable dispenser.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Hawley's bill has until the end of the current congressional calendar to pass through both chambers of Congress, or it will be considered dead and would need to be introduced again if lawmakers want to move forward with it.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chambers
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The babies and toddlers came across the synthetic opioid and its residue in their homes, inside hotel rooms and even at a city park.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Rooms With 86 rooms and suites spread across nine categories, Grand Hotel Fasano's accommodations range in size from 215 square feet for a standard room to 968 square feet for its suites.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways The body breaks down food into glucose (a simple sugar) and releases it into the bloodstream, where it is carried to cells to fuel the body's systems.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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This scaffold contains microscopic channels filled with spinal neural progenitor cells, or sNPCs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the design front, the Loop has a soft textile band and a slim buckle that houses the Polar Precision Prime sensor.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Belize Zoo is a unique conservation area that houses over 150 animals, all native to Belize.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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New aerial drones At the center of the aerial display was the GJ-11 stealth drone, a tailless flying wing design with internal weapons bays.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stand-up paddleboarding offers a fun way to explore Baja’s remote bays.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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All of these efforts stemmed from the belief that democratic societies based on free markets would create politically stable and prosperous societies.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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While parts of European societies have long nurtured a growing strain of anti-Americanism, Poland is different—few nations show such consistent sympathy for American citizens and ideals.—
Sławomir Cenckiewicz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Chambers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chambers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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