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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to arrange or assign according to type
compartment the responses according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of compartment
Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
Simply unzip its top and the sides fold down, revealing compartments, pouches, and adjustable dividers that keep items organized.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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
The pump pulled in air through a two-foot rubber hose that extended out of the backpack’s main compartment.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 9 Dec. 2024
Simply unzip its top and the sides fold down, revealing compartments, pouches, and adjustable dividers that keep items organized.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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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McHenry announced his retirement after serving two decades in the chamber.Mark Harris, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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All three women are seen as potential holdouts on his nomination in a chamber where Republicans will soon hold a 53-47 majority that has little room left to lose anyone else from inside the GOP.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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His offensive contributions included leading the Big 12 with 92 receptions and 14 touchdowns and ranked third with 1,152 receiving yards.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Green Bay has two defense backs out for this game with injuries, and the Packers defense ranks No. 29 in the league in receiving success rate to opposing running backs.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The cells of the epidermis, or the outside layer of skin, constantly regenerate.Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
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During Combs' time in federal custody, his legal team previously alleged misconduct after his cell was searched.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, the names of defendants and almost all case records are classified.Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Getty Images In these cases, the offense would be classified as a felony, and would be punishable by a term of imprisonment of no more than five years, a fine of up to $250,000, or $500,000 in the case of a corporation, or both.Eamon Javers, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Santa Claus cabin is not on the market, but that doesn't stop fans from checking it out.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The carrier generates 43% of its revenue from main cabin economy tickets, down from a 60% share in 2010.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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Species can be split or grouped together based on new research.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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On top of some shelves, pink and white branches topped with small lights are grouped to create a fanciful forest effect.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 finished strong with the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Entrepreneurs often face the daunting task of separating their emotional attachment to the business from its financial valuation.Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Engaging with posts from peers or industry figures not only demonstrates your support but also places your name on their posts, increasing reach.Justin Nassiri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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To verify these findings, the team next conducted three online surveys in which participants—who identified explicitly as Democrat or Republican—were first placed in either a highly politically polarized or a low-polarization scenario.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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