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
Nicol Natale, People.com, 10 July 2025
Even parts of the car that are often dirty from use, like side door compartments, were spotless, Thompson added, calling the intensive cleaning part of Kohberger’s plan.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
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
Each box has a large compartment and smaller sections to keep your supplements organized and easy to access.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 10 July 2025
Even parts of the car that are often dirty from use, like side door compartments, were spotless, Thompson added, calling the intensive cleaning part of Kohberger’s plan.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartment
Noun
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In Colorado, a measure aimed at expanding protections from surprise ambulance bills got a unanimous thumbs-up in both legislative chambers.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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If a person falls into the chamber while a tow is passing through, the blocks are thrown down with them, maintaining just enough of a gap in the chamber to keep the person from being crushed by the vessel.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Tolle, Boston’s second-round pick, is currently ranked No. 49 on Baseball America’s Top 100.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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She was ranked by ESPN as the No. 36 recruit in the class of 2025.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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The other plant co-operated with General Motors in Warren, Ohio, will continue producing cells with nickel cobalt manganese aluminum chemistry, LG Energy Solution said.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Bone marrow aspiration: This procedure removes a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination of the bone marrow cells.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The information, classified as secret, pertained to military targets and Russian military capabilities, according to the plea agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Hotels were classified among resorts, city hotels, inn or safari lodge.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Fundy Trail Provincial Park dark-sky preserve: There are plans to add an RV park and cabins to the campground at this 6,323-acre (2,559 hectares) park with a scenic drive along the Bay of Fundy coast, hiking and biking trails, coastal lookouts, beaches and waterfalls.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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Around the same time, video obtained by CNN shows a cabin at the boys Camp La Junta floating away in the floodwaters.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Nelson advises selecting the right plant for the right place, considering its sun or shade preferences, and grouping them accordingly.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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Memorial Day ceremonies in West Chester are planned each year by local veterans groups VFW Post 7696 and Havelock D. Nelson American Legion Post 681.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Right-hander Hunter Strickland was placed on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 July 2025
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Legends is expected to arrive on Netflix approximately four months after its theatrical release, placing its streaming debut around late September or early October 2025.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Its bezels aren’t overly large, and the keyboard feels great to type on.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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When Sumit determined that Viraj could type with his right thumb, giving Viraj a way to communicate, the floodgates opened.—
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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