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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
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 See All Example Sentences for room
Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
  • 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
  • But expect to see this kind of thing happen more and more in the leak space and become more and more convincing as a result.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Riley took the opportunity to ask Pitt about the 8-year-long legal battle after his ex-wife, actress Angelina Jolie, first filed for divorce on Sept. 20, 2016.
    Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The hope is that the two will settle many of their most serious conflicts ahead of their January 2 trial date. September 27, 2023: Turner is photographed leaving a Tribeca apartment that reportedly belongs to none other than Taylor Swift.
    Glamour, Glamour, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • The Star: This month brings a fresh chance to rebuild your dreams, Aries.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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