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
Ramona Saviss, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
There’s also a storage compartment under the queen-sized bed, which is an incredibly rare feature in a hard-sided camper.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 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
Its stylish design doesn’t compromise function, featuring a secure zippered compartment and lightweight, waterproof (read: spill-proof) nylon material.
—Ramona Saviss, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
There’s also a storage compartment under the queen-sized bed, which is an incredibly rare feature in a hard-sided camper.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 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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However, the chambers have been cleared by the FDA to treat certain conditions including burns and carbon monoxide poisoning.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The ruling party historically suffers losses in midterm Senate and House elections, and the GOP already has a razor-thin majority in the lower chamber.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And since the Fox-LaVine swap, Sacramento ranks 26th in the NBA in turnover percentage.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Jayhawks came into the season ranked No. 1 in the country and haven’t lived up to the billing since the end of non-conference play.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Insulin resistance occurs when the cells cannot use insulin effectively, causing blood sugar to rise and a need for more insulin.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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And the big cell received nitrogen from the little guy.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In order to be classified as gin, the spirit’s most prominent flavor must be piney, cool juniper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s produced a number of hip-hop tunes, and Billboard often classifies his work as rap.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Forest rangers built her a comfortable cabin, complete with a fireplace, at an elevation of 7,000 feet.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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The cabin, built in 2021, can accommodate up to 10 people with three bedrooms and a loft space.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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How to Play Connections In Connections, players must group 16 words into four categories based on their relationships.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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By weaponizing bias against itself — using prestigious cultural signals to be grouped with the elite — disadvantaged minorities can hack the system and carve out new spaces for themselves.—
Bethany Thompson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The incident occurred only about 15 miles south of the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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For the flight test, Eisele maneuvered Apollo 7 into position with a docking target painted on the side of the Saturn rocket’s upper stage (the capsule had separated from the upper stage the day before and let some distance grow between the two vehicles before trying the maneuver).—
Kiona N. Smith,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Online commerce offers buyers the ability to place purchases outside of the seller’s business hours.—
Sebastiaan Verhaar,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jack Harris placed in the top 10 for beat reporting for his work chronicling the Dodgers’ run to the 2024 World Series and in the top 10 in the explanatory category for an article examining the Dodgers’ role in MLB’s pitching injury epidemic.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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