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as in chamber
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
finally had a room to himself when his older brother went off to college
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
we can room up to four visitors in our two guest bedrooms
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Recent Examples of room
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Inside, the transformation includes a complete renovation of rooms and suites, which include two 1,614-square-foot Aman Suites.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
These include a bonus room above the primary bedroom, a wine room in the basement, and a second-floor entertaining room with a full bar, huge windows and space for games and lounging.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Inside, the transformation includes a complete renovation of rooms and suites, which include two 1,614-square-foot Aman Suites.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Verb
The survey reveals that a large percentage of Gen Z are moving back home with parents or rooming with friends just to manage basic expenses.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
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The Black Carpet Awards aim to be a real space where this change takes shape.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Existing clients and potential customers are beginning to visit the space.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
Noun
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There was even a big fight early this year about who would be the speaker and who would kind of wield control of how the chamber operates procedurally.—
Fiction Non Fiction
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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One common example of an arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation (AFib), which begins in the upper chambers of the heart.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Democrats disagree and find Tillis' retirement an opportunity to make up for ground the lost in 2024.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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This will show you who is truly in your corner and give you the opportunity to silently separate from those who show you otherwise.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The facility, assembled on a remote airstrip about 50 miles west of Miami, could house 5,000 detainees.—
Danielle Wallace , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The space will also house two private suites, while a permanent Dior Lady Art installation will open later this year, showcasing contemporary creatives’ takes on the Lady Dior bags.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Down a meandering Candy Land-like path is a place called Snowdrop’s Cottage.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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Cover the pack with plastic wrap or a clean piece of flannel to help hold it in place and protect your clothes.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Last month, the ACC and the ASPCA worked together to recover nearly 50 Malinois dogs that were packed into a cramped, filthy Queens apartment.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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The plan is expected to create approximately 9,700 new apartments, of which 2,900 will be affordable.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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There is a chance Bailey could morph into a playmaker and star-level difference-maker on the wing.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Familiar Democrats in Texas have the best chance of unseating Republicans in 2026, as the economy becomes a more pressing issue statewide than border security, according to a statewide survey.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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There is no requirement under HB 46, or any prior Texas law, for employers to accommodate the use of medical marijuana.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Guests with food allergies or dietary concerns are accommodated, too.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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