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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2025
The trio of animals moved like molasses around the room, steadily scaling rocks and different obstacles to eat up every last shred of lettuce.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
Romen Borsellino, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Angela continues her reign as rookie of the year, gracefully rooming with Porsha, proving her ability as a team player.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2025
The trio of animals moved like molasses around the room, steadily scaling rocks and different obstacles to eat up every last shred of lettuce.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
Verb
My mom and their daughter Mira Nair roomed together in school.
—Romen Borsellino, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Angela continues her reign as rookie of the year, gracefully rooming with Porsha, proving her ability as a team player.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
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The town has long been a welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community, and that openness shows up in everything from the art to the hospitality to the food.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Event spaces are also getting an upgrade, with the inclusion of an esports gaming area and new conference rooms.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The Senate on Friday broke a multiday impasse by passing the first three fiscal 2026 spending bills, the first time the upper chamber has passed appropriations bills before the August recess since 2018.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
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This week, the Air Force announced that testing of the rocket's second stage motor in a vacuum chamber to simulate high-altitude conditions is going well.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The 30th anniversary of Java, which the Java community is celebrating this year, offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the remarkable changes the ecosystem has undergone.—
Alexander Belokrylov,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Yeah, this will be a good opportunity for guys to recover a little bit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Another place to learn important New Smyrna history is the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum, a free museum housed in an 1899 church building that uses photos, oral histories, and artifacts to tell the story of African Americans in small town Florida over the course of the 20th century.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Journey From the moment the journey began, the experience was grounded in a meaningful sense of place.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The project needed $1,000 to furnish each apartment.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The film, which debuted at the 2024 South by Southwest Film Festival, follows eight Rhode Island artists who, in 2003, created a secret apartment in a hidden space within the Providence Place Mall and lived there for four years.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
24 July 2025
Noun
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German side Borussia Dortmund expressed a tangible interest in Aguado, but Real Madrid rejected any chance of a potential sale.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Being executed gives you the chance to prepare yourself to die in grace.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
31 July 2025
Verb
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With four main assembly lines and space for a fifth, the plant can accommodate up to 250 people per shift.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The boat can accommodate up to 12 guests and will be crewed by nine, most having double duties like stew/masseuse, deckhand/physical trainer, engineer/yoga instructor.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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