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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The water from a kitchen handwash sink wasn’t hot, and neither the handwash sink water nor the three-compartment sink water could get up to 85 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Staff washed utensils, cutting boards and the three-compartment sink without sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Circular dispensers Circular dispensers built with several different compartments, provide the option of feeding your dog a variety of food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Plus, the interior slip pocket and zippered center compartment helps to keep everything organized in one place.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The water from a kitchen handwash sink wasn’t hot, and neither the handwash sink water nor the three-compartment sink water could get up to 85 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Staff washed utensils, cutting boards and the three-compartment sink without sanitizer.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Circular dispensers Circular dispensers built with several different compartments, provide the option of feeding your dog a variety of food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartment
Noun
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Free for chamber members and first-time guests; $25 for returning guests.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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But his fighter mentality may not be enough for what Houston Democrats are looking for as their representation in the lower chamber.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Newsweek partners with Statista to analyze four types of data sources to select and rank the best hospitals in 32 countries with comparable data.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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An additional hurdle is that Mojtaba is not a high-ranking cleric and has no official role in the regime.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nutrition or Diet A balanced diet generally supports the immune system to fight cancer cells.—
Doru Paul,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Labor Department published a rule Friday that would undo egregious attempts during the last administration to classify more workers as employees rather than independent contractors.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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The funky-looking vehicle might be classified as the world’s most interesting, powerful, fastest, and quickest golf cart.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Friday, the vibe was about the same, as Biden — seated in the third row of the tiny first class cabin on the commuter jet — boarded the flight ahead of other passengers, along with his detail, members of which were spread throughout the plane.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The pair met up in a cabin outside of Uvalde at least twice in May 2024.—
Bayliss Wagner,
San Antonio Express-News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Why Fiberlayering Is Better Than Fibermaxxing Fiber is often grouped as soluble, insoluble, and resistant starch.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Dominican Republic and Venezuela are grouped together in Pool D along with the Netherlands, Nicaragua and Israel at Miami’s loanDepot park.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some countries have laws administer what critics believe are cruel punishments or place undue restrictions on women and minorities.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Savannah, her sister, Annie, and Annie’s husband, Tommaso, were also seen placing flowers and a card at a growing tribute outside their mother’s home in the Tucson suburbs.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2026
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On March 1, the 2026 Actor Awards (that’s still so weird to type) will include two of the few major honors for stuntwork.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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