as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
compartment the responses according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of compartment
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Perhaps just keep your valuables and irreplaceable items inside a more secure zippered pocket or compartment in the bag so as not to tempt fate.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
The sleek exterior provides modern appeal and houses accommodating passenger and cargo compartments.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The storage box contains eight compartments, divided by cardboard partitions, to create 6x6x15-inch spaces to accommodate one 15-inch figurine each.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Fire Department investigators determined the truck had been left unlocked and the fire was set inside the passenger compartment.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Perhaps just keep your valuables and irreplaceable items inside a more secure zippered pocket or compartment in the bag so as not to tempt fate.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
The sleek exterior provides modern appeal and houses accommodating passenger and cargo compartments.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The storage box contains eight compartments, divided by cardboard partitions, to create 6x6x15-inch spaces to accommodate one 15-inch figurine each.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartment
Noun
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The result is far more complex than the drawings of volcanoes most saw in school, with a main vent connecting a chamber of magma with the surface.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Its dual-chamber air suspension, paired with CDC adaptive damping, ensures consistent responsiveness across a variety of road conditions, while also maintaining exceptional stability during high-speed maneuvers and enhancing driver confidence and overall ride quality.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The top three were ranked good, better, and best after the coach's signature catchphrase.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hi Lab has unveiled HyDee, a portable hydrogen fuel-cell power unit designed to replace conventional lithium batteries in mobile and off-grid operations, as part of its showcase at CES 2026.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Staff immediately removed him from his cell and provided medical aid.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those only include what the police classify as murders or non-negligent manslaughter.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility Nimmo Bay welcomes wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility—cabins and public spaces are accessible with staff support—but full independence can be challenging given the remote setting's rustic boardwalks, floating docks, and uneven natural terrain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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This hardware also underpins an integrated cabin-and-driving central domain control architecture, enabling far tighter coordination between infotainment, vehicle systems, and driver assistance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Beattey believes that the exposure may not have happened so early had his daughter not been grouped with older grades.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
14 Jan. 2026
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The fair regularly draws a global crowd of exhibitors and buyers; grouped under the umbrella of the Texpertise Network, Messe Frankfurt’s international events attract some 23,000 exhibitors and 500,000 trade visitors annually.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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The system places users in a zero-gravity posture originally developed for aerospace applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Candles placed at the site lit up the snowy, winter night.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The mom of two could be seen typing and looking animatedly at her screen, appearing shocked.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Speaking to gadgets is often faster than typing, but Amazon and Nirva also see their devices as another means to gather data that can provide insights about a user’s life, though doing so will surely raise privacy concerns.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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