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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The eMTB hardware is blacked out, accented by a bold white Monday Motorbikes logo on the integrated battery compartment, creating a minimalist yet striking look.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA Today, 28 Mar. 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
This hanging toiletry bag has four zippered compartments and a back open pocket, which makes organizing your makeup and toiletries for travel a breeze.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The eMTB hardware is blacked out, accented by a bold white Monday Motorbikes logo on the integrated battery compartment, creating a minimalist yet striking look.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA Today, 28 Mar. 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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But the House and Senate remain divided over how much to cut spending, setting up a likely fight between the two chambers.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The disagreement was over tactics, not policy, but the debate eroded trust between the chambers; undermined the Democrats’ claims of unity in the face of Trump; and infuriated liberals, some of whom called for Schumer to give up his leadership post.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Buffett is currently ranked as the world’s fourth-wealthiest person by Bloomberg, with a net worth of $154 billion — up from sixth-wealthiest on Monday.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, when basing the ranking on objective crime data from the FBI, U.S. News ranked Portland the 15th most dangerous city in the country.—
Zachary Russell,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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Pineapple extract is in the mix to gently boost cell turnover.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, these same poisons can damage a cell’s DNA which can allow that cell to grow out of control and cause cancer.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies the Western Santa Cruz tortoises as critically endangered, estimating approximately 3,400 tortoises remained as of 2010.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Kelley Reardon, an expert on organizational politics, classifies political environments from minimally to pathologically politicized.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Because the Dragon did not have an airlock, the entire cabin was depressurized, and all four astronauts were suited up in the EVA suits to receive oxygen through tethers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Bastian said main cabin bookings are weaker than previously expected.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When dogs attend the Red Rover doggy daycare in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, they aren't grouped by their breed or age, but rather, their energy levels.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The plan is to group the off-season discount businesses together and to operate Net-a-porter and Mr Porter as separate, full-price shops alongside Mytheresa.com.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The sleeping space is separated from the living room and kitchen by an arched wall, making this a good option for couples who don’t fear an open plan.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the video game, as with the series, a five-year gap separates the two narrative installments, with main character Ellie jumping from 14 years old to 19 and putting on a good deal of muscle and height between that time.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What To Know The celery sticks, sold in some Walmarts across numerous states, have passed their best by use date of March 23, 2025, but the FDA warns people may have placed them in their freezers.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The tariff placed on Mexican goods in March momentarily prompted a sharp slowdown in crossings.—
Danielle Kaye,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartment. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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