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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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
compartment the responses according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of compartment
Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
The cabin air filter compartment can usually be found behind the glove box or under the dashboard.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 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
Inside, a divider privacy wall with a video screen separates the flagship’s VIP passengers from the driver’s compartment.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
The cabin air filter compartment can usually be found behind the glove box or under the dashboard.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 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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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Thursday is the deadline for bills to pass and advance to the opposite chamber.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Traditional comfort foods remain strong contenders, with baked potatoes ranking second among savory dishes and being the most popular in five states.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Asensio was lacking in his out-of-possession work, ranking the lowest of all Madrid’s attackers for pressures and ball recoveries.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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As retinol promotes cell turnover and improves skin texture, a combination of glycolic and mandelic acids exfoliates the look of skin for a smoother texture.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nearly three-quarters of all Northeast snowstorms classified as Category 3 or higher on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale, or NESIS, from 1956 to 2022 took place in late January or early February, according to statistics from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The international community views Syrian civil society organizations more favorably than the caretaker government, whose leaders were classified as terrorists in many countries until recently.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Spending time at his family cabin was Jim’s favorite happy place, either alone or especially with family.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In order to further minimize weight, Renault also designed an air circulation system that keeps the cabin well-ventilated without the need for an air conditioning system.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The regional paths Auburn is positioned to claim a close-to-home regional route by topping the South bracket in Atlanta, grouped with Texas A&M, Wisconsin and Texas Tech.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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He is grouped with defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and two-time major champion Collin Morikawa.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The three dozen options available at every game now are separated into tiers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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Secrets bob to the surface like drowning victims from the deep until nobody — not even the reader — can easily separate the terrible truth from even more terrible fictions.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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What To Know Ali placed a temporary injunction on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others in the Trump administration, at the request of two aid agencies that receive funding from USAID, AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition and Global Health Council.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Quarles was initially announced for release to the Campo home, but sheriff’s officials announced this week that Wakefield will be placed there instead.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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