compartmented

Definition of compartmentednext
past tense of compartment
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Verb
  • Previously, weed was classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 20 May 2026
  • Another pretty village is Les Riceys, with three churches, all of which are classified as historical monuments.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Multiple studies in 2024–26 have ranked San Jose as the least affordable housing market in the United States, based on comparisons of home prices to local incomes.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Seahawks, Week 7 Based on the all-encompassing DVOA metrics, Seattle finished last season ranked first in overall, pass and run defense.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • The Cardigan Once relegated to the back of office chairs as a precautionary layer, the cardigan has firmly reestablished itself as a key component of the modern work wardrobe.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • Crab Man has since been relegated to a cardboard box in Hardinge’s office.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Humidity-loving plants are best grouped together.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
  • The state is divided into 20 Education Service Center Regions, in which school districts are grouped.
    Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • But his team distinguished themselves through superior organisation with and without the ball, exploiting space to play to the specific strengths of their personnel.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026
  • Family dynamics have frequently been at the heart of Koreeda’s films, invariably distinguished by his exceptional direction of children.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • The bilingual campaign was distributed through media outlets and social media platforms across North America.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
  • In 2025, the school distributed 874 backpacks in Bravo’s memory, each decorated with a pair of angel wings.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Cinema is no longer compartmentalized.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
  • So that unit is completely compartmentalized from other patients.
    Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
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“Compartmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartmented. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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