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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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
But, when it’s approached with clarity, care and mutual understanding, space can actually strengthen the relationship — offering both individuals room to self-regulate while maintaining a sense of connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Marchand has added another veteran presence to the room and has served as a quality complement to Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen on Florida’s third forward line.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
But, when it’s approached with clarity, care and mutual understanding, space can actually strengthen the relationship — offering both individuals room to self-regulate while maintaining a sense of connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
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Deloitte effectively signaled its entry into the intercollegiate athletics space last July by co-sponsoring the annual convention of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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Staff and administration buildings were hit, and barracks with beds, bathrooms and dining spaces were torn apart.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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Absent majority opposition in either chamber, the reorganization plan will move forward.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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The Lee’s Summit City Council is meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the city council chambers in City Hall, located at 220 SE Green Street in Lee’s Summit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Noun
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With the experience of the quarterbacks, plus the departure of many of the league’s best running backs, there should be ample touches and opportunities for No. 1 receivers across the league.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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With today's vote in the Senate, Texas will lay the foundation for protecting women's spaces and opportunities.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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That’s because under state law, someone with a severe mental illness and a history of violence can be transferred to a more secure facility for psychiatric care, which in Idaho’s case is housed at its maximum-security prison.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The Cybertruck is to this design consensus what the current political regime is to liberal democracy: an attempt to demolish the status quo, with nothing to offer in its place but aggression and regression.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Lollapalooza, which began in 1991, notably became the Woodstock for Gen X-ers, Naiman said, a place for community and a diverse set of music.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The officers fired at Gainer, who retreated into the apartment.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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On Thursday, a woman who alleged Combs dangled her over the 17th floor balcony of Ventura’s high-rise apartment faced an intense cross-examination from Combs’ attorney, Nicole Westmoreland.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The Star: This month brings a fresh chance to rebuild your dreams, Aries.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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After the lengthy delay, LAFC had a golden chance on the ensuing free kick, with the ball into América’s box falling for Nathan Ordaz in clear shooting range.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Bleacher capacity will increase from 1,886 people to 2,750 to accommodate larger crowds for football games, future graduation ceremonies and band competitions.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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