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as in cell
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
if the camera doesn't work, check to see that the battery has been properly installed in its chamber
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
joined the local chamber of commerce
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
chambered the lost hikers in the barn until the next morning
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Recent Examples of chamber
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The building contains the chapel and Francis' chambers, a bedroom and study.
—George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Rebekah Riess, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
The Station Six, chambered in either 9 mm or .45-caliber, derives its name from Britain's WWII-era Station IX, a weapons research and development division that created the Welrod.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
And notably, each chamber’s committee overseeing housing policy is chaired by a renter: Haney in the Assembly and state Sen. Aisha Wahab, D-Hayward, in the Senate.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The building contains the chapel and Francis' chambers, a bedroom and study.
—George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
After the teen chambered a round, a staff member was able to flee to a back office and alerted the police, the airport said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
The Station Six, chambered in either 9 mm or .45-caliber, derives its name from Britain's WWII-era Station IX, a weapons research and development division that created the Welrod.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chamber
Noun
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Pharmacy layout: Wider aisles, new private screening rooms and private checkout areas.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Again, this isn’t a novel concept as much as Counsell reading the room and responding to a particular group of players.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, if an accumulation of cells block the bile ducts, a patient can develop cirrhosis, or liver damage.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Human retinas typically have three types of cone cells, which are what allow our eyes to detect various wavelengths of light.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Black organizations and civil rights figures, like Mary McLeod Bethune, pushed for Black women in the WAC to get the same opportunity to serve overseas.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the Transformers star eventually built a rustic cabin.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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All cabins offer room service and the restaurant car serves lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After pushback from the university — the institute’s projects included work to reduce health care disparities between rural and urban areas — the NIH restored its grant March 29.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the creature the institute caught on video was a footlong juvenile.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Other upcoming vehicles will also be developed to accommodate traditional internal combustion, hybrids and E-power.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The government has since decided to reopen the application process to accommodate new applications.—
Marta Abbà,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Waterproof storage bags tend to be thicker and come with waterproof compartments.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Inner compression netting and compartments keep everything in place and well-organized, making for a well-rounded bag that will serve you – or mom – very well.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Chamber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chamber. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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