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
Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
The worker standing in its elevated compartment was taken onto an ambulance, spectators said.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 27 Oct. 2020
Kushner has not yet been approved to review ‘‘sensitive compartmented information,’’ better known as SCI.
—BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2018
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Noun
Jewelry boxes typically offer the most organization, with smaller compartments to hold earrings and slots to store your rings.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
The worker standing in its elevated compartment was taken onto an ambulance, spectators said.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Verb
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
Kushner has not yet been approved to review ‘‘sensitive compartmented information,’’ better known as SCI.
—BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartment
Noun
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Historically, Scherer explained, even when one party controls both chambers of Congress, 60 votes are still required to pass a budget through the Senate.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
19 July 2025
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Voters didn’t grant the supervisors authority to conduct star chamber proceedings hidden from public view.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Only the 2021 Atlanta Braves ranked worse than 20th in strikeout rate during the regular season.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Oklahoma’s defense ranked 29th in points allowed (21.5 ppg) nationally last season and sixth in the SEC for average yards against (318.2).—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Communication in Grant Park can be difficult as local cell service towers become overloaded.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Keeps You Hydrated Staying hydrated is important because your body's cells, tissues, and organs need water to function properly.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
Verb
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More than 71% of the students are emergent bilingual and 17% are classified as immigrants, according to TEA data.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This year, Jim Bowden classifies 14 clubs as buyers, eight as sellers and eight as on the fence.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The cabin, meanwhile, is outfitted with new multi-colored ambient LED lighting, a new low-profile shifter design, and a new steering wheel that incorporates two dedicated drive mode buttons and aluminum paddle shifters.—
Bradley Iger,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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Joseph Eddy, the airline’s director of cabin and in-flight entertainment and connectivity, told me that Delta’s effort is still ongoing.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The ducks all grouped together in front of the bride and groom, seemingly ready to pose for photos too.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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One caveat is that earnings reports tend to be grouped by industry, and the stats and narrative can change as different sectors take their turn in the hot seat.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The shooting places a spotlight on how the NFL will now protect both the public and its own staffers, with much of the responsibility falling on the shoulders of its security operations, led by chief security officer Cathy Lanier.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Around 60 people placed bets, ranging from £7 to £400, on Paqueta to receive a yellow card in at least one of the four matches.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile Dobie students have typed their answers for scheduled State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, tests and prepared for end-of-year band and theater performances.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Instead of tapping or typing, your wrist muscles can now act as the controller.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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