as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
data entry clerks busily typing in cubicles
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Recent Examples of cubicle
The transition from college lecture halls to corporate cubicles represents one of life’s most significant cultural shifts and often shocks.
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Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
But that means more private office spaces — not cubicles — are needed.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
The shelter pup rescued the mid-level associate from the cubicle cell.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
Sharon listened patiently to all this nonsense, returned to her cubicle, and got on with her day.
—Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
But that means more private office spaces — not cubicles — are needed.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
The shelter pup rescued the mid-level associate from the cubicle cell.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
Sharon listened patiently to all this nonsense, returned to her cubicle, and got on with her day.
—Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicle
Noun
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Republicans, who control both chambers, have already frozen more than a $1 billion in local spending, slashing the city’s budget.—
Jill Colvin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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After 30 days, both chambers of Congress have to enact into law a joint resolution to extend the operation.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the latest issue of the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, criminologists Brandon Welsh and Eric Piza argue that the strongest crime-fighting tools available to American cities aren’t handcuffs and jail cells, but preschools and streetlights.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Other inmates made her bed, washed her clothes, gave her food and cleaned her cell.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The rest of the guest accommodation is spread across two decks, with two VIPs on the main deck and three cabins on the lower deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, United introduced more eco-friendly meal service items in its economy cabins, in an effort to reduce the amount of single-use plastics distributed on its flights.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Heat oil in a large skillet and add the eggplant cubes.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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At various points, the show featured musical numbers, robots played by actresses with mustaches, and a character who lived inside a giant ice cube on the astral plane.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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“Cubicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubicle. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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