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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
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
For example, managing voter registration data for national elections requires reconciling millions of entries across states, municipalities and districts, leaving room for inconsistencies.
—Brian Chidester, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
When the two girls arrive at Shiz University, Elphaba is forced to room with popular girl, G(a)linda (Ariana Grande).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
And good luck finding a hotel room at much less per night this weekend here when the Chiefs play Philadelphia seeking an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
For example, managing voter registration data for national elections requires reconciling millions of entries across states, municipalities and districts, leaving room for inconsistencies.
—Brian Chidester, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Saleh and LaFleur are good friends who roomed together while working as graduate assistants at Central Michigan about two decades ago, then worked together as Houston Texans assistants from 2008-09.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
When the two girls arrive at Shiz University, Elphaba is forced to room with popular girl, G(a)linda (Ariana Grande).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
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Even as economic pressures and challenges to getting projects done mount, the desire to create functional, personalized, and well-maintained spaces is stronger than ever.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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It is designed to save space in the back seat while still providing plenty of room for the child to grow.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Despite the increasingly obvious problem, five more floors were built over the next two centuries; the ornate bell chamber was finished in 1372.—
Eric Lach,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The traces revealed the chamber was once an ancient Roman sanctuary.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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The coach took the opportunity to again mention something he’s frequently bemoaned over the years.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Coming off a contentious last couple weeks for his film’s awards campaign, Audiard had a more light-hearted opportunity to reflect on his Best Picture nominee.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Part of demonstrating that the community cares is by providing a modern facility to house those experiencing homelessness.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Much of Friedrich’s work is housed in Europe, so this is a rare opportunity to assess him in full.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Marta cleaned the place out and furnished it with items from junk stores.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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As studies of how places are reshaped (physically, psychologically, and sociologically) over extended periods of time, Fassler’s works are themselves time capsules.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even weirder: Rose, who everyone believes is dead, has also been living in Milwaukee this whole time, complete with her own apartment and a bartending gig at a local dive.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2025
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There are houses of all kinds, ranging from the two story, four nest apartment houses to the outdoor shelters for the robins, which never go inside a house.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Other historic houses survived—sometimes by miraculous chance, sometimes by scrappy effort.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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But that doesn't mean there's no chance for Mahomes.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These tall and thin glasses offer enough capacity to accommodate the right alcohol to mixer ratio and have a subtle elegance that a pint glass just can’t match.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Although it’s sold as a single stroller, the Vista V3 can accommodate up to three children at once by snapping on an additional seat below the first and a ride-on board to the back frame (each sold separately).—
Laura Lu, MS,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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