as in chambers
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 houses
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 rooms
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
What started out as an unassuming bingo hall in 1985 has grown into one of Northern California’s largest casino-resort destinations, with over 2,300 slot machines, 80-plus table games and 659 four-diamond luxury hotel rooms.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
There are 51 rooms and suites, many of which come with balconies for soaking up the great outdoors.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Its 15 rooms are each decorated with subtle nods to the inn’s colonial past—from small fireplaces to original wood beams—while still having all the modern comforts travelers have come to expect.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
As a participant in the lockdown, Rowe Elementary School Principal Joe Erpelding shared his experience—hearing announcements, his phone buzzing, and seeing all kids safely locked in their rooms within a minute utilizing the campus’ electronic locking system.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The babies and toddlers came across the synthetic opioid and its residue in their homes, inside hotel rooms and even at a city park.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
The theater, which opened in October 2007, offers 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas and 10 dressing rooms, according to the venue's website.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
What started out as an unassuming bingo hall in 1985 has grown into one of Northern California’s largest casino-resort destinations, with over 2,300 slot machines, 80-plus table games and 659 four-diamond luxury hotel rooms.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
There are 51 rooms and suites, many of which come with balconies for soaking up the great outdoors.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Its 15 rooms are each decorated with subtle nods to the inn’s colonial past—from small fireplaces to original wood beams—while still having all the modern comforts travelers have come to expect.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
As a participant in the lockdown, Rowe Elementary School Principal Joe Erpelding shared his experience—hearing announcements, his phone buzzing, and seeing all kids safely locked in their rooms within a minute utilizing the campus’ electronic locking system.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The babies and toddlers came across the synthetic opioid and its residue in their homes, inside hotel rooms and even at a city park.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooms
Noun
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Berger based his claim on the fossils being found in narrow, pitch-dark chambers, far from natural entrances or evidence of animal activity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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If passed by both chambers of Congress, the resolution would permit Kirk's remains to be placed in the Capitol Rotunda, a rare tribute reserved for individuals of national significance.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first floor houses a dining room, workshop, and two-car garage.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said the suspect had approached the outside of the Annunciation Catholic Church, which also houses a school, and fired inside — killing two children and injuring more than a dozen others.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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County planning staff members had proposed allowing multifamily, typically apartments, in commercial districts.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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State and federal prosecutors say Oren, Alon Alexander and Tal Alexander used their fame and wealth to lure women to their Miami Beach and New York apartments and on trips to other cities, even out of the country.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By my count, there were at least a dozen more cells in Miami alone.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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For that to work, plant cells actually oxidize a carbon back off, releasing carbon dioxide, in order to create a two-carbon source for building lipids.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, there are five ADA-compliant cabins, all in the Terrace Suite category.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Rooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooms. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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