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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On the House floor, Democrats responded with shouts that Republican leaders were violating the chamber's procedural rules.—
STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The spa Jumeirah’s signature spa offering, Talise, has been honed to perfection here—set across three floors, with a women’s only section, 13 treatment rooms, a 20-meter indoor pool and a remedy suite that offers an iDome, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and cryotherapy, among other facilities.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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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
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For those unfamiliar, Bader’s proprietary TFC8 complex aids cell renewal through an antioxidant blend, while ingredients such as echinacea and olive leaf extracts support barrier function.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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This tells your cells to grab up some of that sugar and store it or use it for energy, which in turn balances out your blood sugar levels.—
Rachel Reiff Ellis,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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Researchers classified Claude interactions by purpose — work, education, personal use — and then explored how AI was being deployed within work tasks.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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They're classified as hexapods and are more closely related to crustaceans rather than insects, despite their appearance.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 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
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This pattern is re-enforced by the chart (below) of the squad grouped by positions.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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While the survey grouped women of color together, prior research shows distinct experiences across racial and ethnic groups.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to a study by libertarian think tank the Cato Institute, around 3 out of 4 people placed into ICE custody have no criminal convictions; nearly half had no conviction or pending charges, and 5% had a violent criminal conviction.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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Robinhood's Cortex now lets users run technical analysis, screen stocks, and place orders through voice commands.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 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 24 Jan. 2026.
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