CHAMBERING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

chambering

verb

present participle of chamber

as in housing

to provide with living quarters or shelter chambered the lost hikers in the barn until the next morning

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Recent Examples of chambering Charles Brooks admitted to retrieving and loading a handgun and chambering a round before trying to separate the two women, the news release stated. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 In a later portion of the video, sources said the person believed to be Clark can be seen reaching into the backseat of the vehicle and then shooting Vazquez, before chambering a second round and taking his own life. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026 Bolt-action rifles, prized for reliability, require the operator to pull the trigger for one round before manually chambering another round. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025

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The Hotel Westin Excelsior, which sits opposite to the Palazzo, will officially become part of MIA, housing its film and drama activities in conference and meeting rooms.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Within this market, ICE ships detainees around the country, paying hundreds of facilities a per-day rate for housing them.

— Ella Siegrist, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of housing

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Living areas span the entire upper deck, with four guest cabins and the owner’s suite on the main deck (accommodating up to 10 guests in total) alongside a dedicated gym and spa area.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Another issue the event faced was accommodating everyone who wanted to attend.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026

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In July 2025, a destructive wildfire tore through dense pines on the canyon’s northern edge, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge — the park’s only lodging there.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
State park overnight lodging costs between $60 to $120 per night, with deluxe lodging $160 per night.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lodging

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