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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The individual was discovered inside one of the main landing gear compartments while the maintenance crew was working on the aircraft, which had arrived from Europe, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a news release.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
NBC News, 9 June 2021
First came the bone spurs in his ankle and then compartment syndrome (painful pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues) in his calves, both requiring surgery.
—Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 27 Oct. 2020
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Noun
Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The individual was discovered inside one of the main landing gear compartments while the maintenance crew was working on the aircraft, which had arrived from Europe, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a news release.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
One flew into the drivers compartment through an open window and struck him in the face, temporarily stunning him.
—NBC News, 9 June 2021
First came the bone spurs in his ankle and then compartment syndrome (painful pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues) in his calves, both requiring surgery.
—Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 27 Oct. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartment
Noun
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Whitmer established the universal meals program when Democrats controlled both chambers of the Michigan Legislature.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But with no funding bill poised to pass both chambers, some lawmakers are concerned that the White House’s Office of Management and Budget — or OMB, which is in charge of enforcing budget priorities across federal agencies — may move forward with attempts to implement more draconian cuts.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the Tax Foundation, the Buckeye State now ranks eighth in the nation for property tax burden—ahead of expensive states like New York and California—while ranking 40th in median household income.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In Spain, expats love the weather, culture and nightlife, and opportunities for recreational sports with each ranking first in their respective categories.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Luigi Avantaggiato Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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Macon is undergoing treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, diagnosed at his 2-year-old checkup this past January.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cause was classified as norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and is commonly known as the stomach flu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both the Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball classify the race as a likely victory for Spanberger.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And the Starlink Mini satellite dish, now $190 off, is your portable internet sidekick, ready to get you online from campsites, cabins, or anywhere your weekend takes you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The cabin is quiet and attractive.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Called the Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the stays are grouped by the types of activities travelers seek, whether that’s hiking near alpine lakes, snorkeling among coral reefs teeming with fish, or getting cozy in a cabin in the woods.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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The eclectic designs can be displayed on their own, or they can be grouped together to form a funky gallery wall.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ryan Blaney and Elliott are placed first and second in the standings, followed by Kyle Larson in third.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Utah placed certain limits on therapy chatbots, including requiring them to protect users’ health information and to clearly disclose that the chatbot isn’t human.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those interactions, whether typed into a phone or processed through microphones on Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, will now be treated as new advertising signals.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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That’s a painful list to type out, much less read.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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