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as in space
an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing I need more room to do a cartwheel they made room for him on the bench

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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 opportunity
a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place there's still room for improvement

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verb

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Recent Examples of room
Noun
People were most commonly (75 percent) found to keep their indoor plants in the living room, followed by the kitchen (54 percent) and bedroom (50 percent). Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 Photos from the scene show the reception area, including a dining space and music room, was devastated by the blaze. John Bacon, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hey Dewy makes a compact, travel-friendly humidifier that humidifies rooms up to 500 square feet. Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 At the academy, Leonard roomed with Will Howard, the starting quarterback at Kansas State who, like Leonard, shared a similar backstory. Andrew Greif, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for room
Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
  • However, wind and solar tend to take up a lot of space, which has led to challenges in local approvals for new sites and transmission lines.
    Erin Baker, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Lance Bass Lance Bass is trained to go into space, but has never made the trip.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The first Muslim to serve in the chamber, Essayli became known for his willingness to go toe-to-toe with Democrats on culture war issues, but less so for his legislative successes.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In recent years, he's become the leading progressive voice in the Senate, wielding significant influence in the chamber.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Junior colleagues working in hybrid settings may be missing out on these informal mentorship opportunities.
    Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • As part of the transaction, Macquarie and Nomura have also agreed to collaborate on product and distribution opportunities.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.
    Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Lesotho Communications Authority said the license would be in place for 10 years.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Beloved at-home mani brand Olive & June offers tab press-on options—think of them as a much stronger double-sided tape that secures your faux nail in place.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The developer set out to convert the campus into 165 apartments.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The geese have become particularly aggressive, attacking anyone who tries to enter or exit through the front door of their apartment.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The 46 economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer Blue Chip Economic Indicators estimate a 47% chance of recession, up from 25% in February.
    Paul Davidson, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Fire’s best chance came in the 88th minute when Jonathan Bamba’s point-blank shot was stopped by Ustari.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Other upcoming vehicles will also be developed to accommodate traditional internal combustion, hybrids and E-power.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The government has since decided to reopen the application process to accommodate new applications.
    Marta Abbà, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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