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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
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Though worries remain about the swelling deficit, Treasury yields eased off their highs giving stocks some breathing room again.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Leo the Lip, who roomed with George Raft and married Laraine Day, had real acting chops; 3.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In the room, Thompson’s admonishment was met with applause.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Though worries remain about the swelling deficit, Treasury yields eased off their highs giving stocks some breathing room again.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Verb
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
Leo the Lip, who roomed with George Raft and married Laraine Day, had real acting chops; 3.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
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Even small spaces can support amphibians and serve as important corridors that connect to larger green spaces, says Hua.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Even so, that doesn’t mean the individual spaces exist in vacuums.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
Noun
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With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, the judiciary has been the main check on his authority.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Still, failure seems highly unlikely, with lawmakers in both chambers determined not to allow tax cuts set to expire at the end of the year to rise.—
Carl Hulse,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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For example, safe and walkable neighborhoods and opportunities for social connection and lifelong learning – such as through community classes and events – have the potential to reduce stress and promote brain health.—
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland,
The Conversation,
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
Verb
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Don’t miss the Barnes & Noble, which is cleverly housed in an old theater, Ante Bellums Attic Antique Shop, and Firefly Boutique for women’s clothing.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Since 1998, the collection has grown to over 100,000 letters, which is now housed at Chapman University.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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In contrast to the open RCS platform, WhatsApp’s business broadcasts are paid, place limits on the numbers of messages that can be sent and are quality checked.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The strike has been going on for close to a year, and there is no deal yet in place with video game companies.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Jack Klugman portrayed Oscar, and Tony Randall played Felix, and their differing household standards led to lots of comedic clashes as the pair shared a New York City apartment.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency business partner in a SoHo luxury apartment in New York City, according to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and local media reports.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Bill Skarsgård has returned to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown, a villain that King fans agreed the actor embodied to perfection, after initially turning down the chance to continue the character.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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King Charles hosts several garden parties at Buckingham Palace in London and one at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, inviting around 30,000 people annually for tea, conversation and music — and the chance to meet a member of the royal family.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
20 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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