as in chambers
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 groups
to arrange or assign according to type
compartment the responses according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of compartments
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The team found a set of proteins called glycolytic enzymes that actually relocate nearby and inside mitochondria—compartments in cells where critical metabolic processes occur—when cells experience stress.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Wet a microfiber cloth in this solution and wipe down the shelves, door compartments, and doors.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
The Romilly, with its soft folded leather construction, three interior compartments, and 299-pound price tag, is one of many bags that Radley is ready to push.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Pockets and additional compartments The main container isn’t the only compartment a meal prep bag has.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The Khaite team spent over a year refining the proportions, compartments, and closure to get the weight and feel just right.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025
Milan Chiva Tote Bag This work-friendly tote bag has all the functional zip-up compartments a bag could need to hold a 13-inch laptop, tablet, or e-reader as well as the essentials like your phone, wallet, and keys.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
The VitaFreshPro system calibrates temperature settings for different food zones, while dual compressors eliminate odor transfer between compartments.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
This hanging toiletry bag has a spacious interior with multiple easy-to-clean compartments and an impressive near-five-star rating on Amazon.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The team found a set of proteins called glycolytic enzymes that actually relocate nearby and inside mitochondria—compartments in cells where critical metabolic processes occur—when cells experience stress.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Wet a microfiber cloth in this solution and wipe down the shelves, door compartments, and doors.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
The Romilly, with its soft folded leather construction, three interior compartments, and 299-pound price tag, is one of many bags that Radley is ready to push.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Pockets and additional compartments The main container isn’t the only compartment a meal prep bag has.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The Khaite team spent over a year refining the proportions, compartments, and closure to get the weight and feel just right.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025
Milan Chiva Tote Bag This work-friendly tote bag has all the functional zip-up compartments a bag could need to hold a 13-inch laptop, tablet, or e-reader as well as the essentials like your phone, wallet, and keys.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
The VitaFreshPro system calibrates temperature settings for different food zones, while dual compressors eliminate odor transfer between compartments.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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Berger based his claim on the fossils being found in narrow, pitch-dark chambers, far from natural entrances or evidence of animal activity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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If passed by both chambers of Congress, the resolution would permit Kirk's remains to be placed in the Capitol Rotunda, a rare tribute reserved for individuals of national significance.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By my count, there were at least a dozen more cells in Miami alone.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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For that to work, plant cells actually oxidize a carbon back off, releasing carbon dioxide, in order to create a two-carbon source for building lipids.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, there are five ADA-compliant cabins, all in the Terrace Suite category.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bill classifies itself as a federal conflict-of-interest statute, which would make divesting members eligible for preferred tax treatment under Section 1043 of the Internal Revenue Code.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina classifies bigamy as a Class I felony, and the charge can result in imprisonment for anyone who knowingly marries while still legally married to another person.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s a total capacity of 32TB across all four bays, which should be large enough for even the most demanding projects, such as ultra-high-definition video, large-scale game models or extensive data files.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Upon completion, Southwest Golf Ranch will boast a total of 27 heated, covered driving range bays, over two acres of bent-grass range, professional swing-analysis technology, a professional shop offering club-fitting services, group camps and clinics with certified golf instructors and more.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Transfer the frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer until ready to use.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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This unusual ability, known as flexoelectricity, means that even something as common as ice cubes in your drink has hidden electromechanical properties.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lack of division between the stage and audience also distinguishes MindTravel from your typical concert.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The students are delightfully distinct, as is Collette, who once again distinguishes a new intimidating matriarch from all her others.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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