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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
Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
During serious budget talks or summits with governors or other legislative leaders, Madigan was often viewed as the adult in the room, especially in his latter years as speaker.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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
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Noun
Her immediate next move, however, was kicking off dinner with a toast and round of tequila shots for the room.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
During serious budget talks or summits with governors or other legislative leaders, Madigan was often viewed as the adult in the room, especially in his latter years as speaker.
—Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
The three-bedroom home, located in Bracknell, Berkshire, stands for 4 Privet Drive in Little Whinging, Surrey, and still features the infamous cupboard under the stairs where Harry was forced to room by his relatives.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
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But during Compaq’s heyday, the company had about 6.5 million square feet of manufacturing, labs and office space in Houston.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Every bedroom has gorgeous views with en suite bathrooms and ample closet space, while the owner’s suite includes dual walk-in closets and a soaking tub positioned to take in the mountain views.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Once the two chambers agree on a plan, the Senate and House need to approve it.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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Not only would this require approval from both chambers of Congress, but Canada would need to back the effort, too, considering that candidate states typically hold a referendum on the statehood question.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of his key strengths is his ability to embrace challenges as opportunities for innovation.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Galvanize pairs general expertise on the real estate sector with knowledge of the financial opportunities that can come from decarbonizing real estate assets—think of lower costs as a result of energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The space houses an elegant cocktail bar and a smaller one with a corner paying homage to Julio Iglesias, among other unique elements.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Powell, the sources said, was not housed in the new Special Management Unit on the Bantum Center, which was the subject of some controversy in last week’s Board of Correction hearing.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In court on Monday, Nicholas pleaded guilty to three counts of murder, possession of a knife blade in a public place, purchasing or acquiring a shotgun without a certificate and possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps a sign of the times, the drama series debuted in second place on the English-language TV list with 19.1M views.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, Jones-Chatelain, who works as a maintenance coordinator for an apartment management company, felt the State Department’s move could have implications for all LGBTQ+ travelers.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Another shooting in Lenexa this past week left one dead and another injured at an apartment complex.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And soon, the United Kingdom could become another target which has a chance to drive a wedge between the U.K's trade relationship with the EU.—
Planet Money staff,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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Taiwan will need to triple or quadruple its arsenal of antiship missiles to have a chance at disabling a significant number of the vessels China would use to move its forces onto Taiwan’s shores.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Department of Education is expected to provide guidance in the coming weeks, and loan servicers will need time to adjust their systems to accommodate borrowers transitioning to new repayment plans.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the long term, workplace policies should acknowledge and accommodate the dual roles of employees as professionals and caregivers.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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