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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
Relatives said that Sink had struggled with drugs and that a needle was found in the room with him. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 Plus, with 1TB of solid-state storage, there’s plenty of room for big files and quick access to all your apps. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published on Tuesday, July 30, the Oppenheimer actor, 48, reflected on the start career and rooming with Ben, 51, and Damon, 53, in Los Angeles. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 Isabella and Juliette grew up competing in all the same sports but charted unique paths to meet at the same point: rooming together in the Olympic Village. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for room 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
  • The company continues to focus on expanding its space infrastructure and services.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Tilting this model is easier than BioLite’s 425 headlamp thanks to a space between the band and light housing to hook your finger into.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Both chambers are scheduled to elect their leadership teams in closed-door meetings.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • As vote totals stood Friday morning, House Republicans will hold 20 seats in the 65-member chamber.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The event hosted hundreds of guests that had the opportunity to watch the festivities from the hotel’s multiple floors.
    Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Conversely, Oubre doesn’t have to make as quick decisions with the Sixers and has more opportunities to use his athleticism as a cutter.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The pond, which is 100 years old, wasn’t designed to house koi fish and has begun to deteriorate with time.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The futuristic-looking complex will house MGM, Bellagio and Aria resorts and in the middle of it all will be a smaller version of the iconic sphere in Las Vegas.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The Explore has a wide band with a thin gel line inside to keep it in place.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to monitor interest rate and foreign currency risks, with strategies in place to manage exposure.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Their apartment complex backed up to a shortcut that leads to running trails along UGA's campus where Riley was found dead in a wooded area, partially naked and covered in leaves, that afternoon.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • After the Fagan incident, security was stepped up and a 24-hour police presence was introduced outside royal apartments.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • An actor by profession, Lloyd had been coached for the deception by a magician called Jenny Winstanley, who originally hoped to join the Magic Circle herself, but thought Lloyd would stand a better chance of making the trick work.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Canceled after one season, the series never got the chance to ratchet up the tension.
    Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The company amended its credit agreement to accommodate the Ecommerce Restructuring, reducing the revolving credit facility from $500 million to $400 million.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Dubai Harbour’s 20-million-square-foot expanse, for example, can accommodate up to 700 vessels, including superyachts up to 160 meters in length.
    Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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