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
Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Both these styles of bags offer small and medium compartments for a variety of electronic accessories.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Plus, there are several compartments to stash other picnic essentials like trash bags and sunscreen.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
While at the port on the island of Crete, seven berthing compartments on the Ford were repaired, a statement from the 6th Fleet said.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Four compartments and two drawers have ample room for your makeup brushes, hair tools, and skin care.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
And the spacious interior has multiple zippered compartments for easy organization.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Samsonite products feature extensive interior organization, providing multiple straps, pockets and compartments for items of various sizes to fit in when packing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
There’s also a dedicated laptop sleeve and two smaller compartments for valuables such as jewelry and spare books.
—Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Both these styles of bags offer small and medium compartments for a variety of electronic accessories.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Plus, there are several compartments to stash other picnic essentials like trash bags and sunscreen.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
While at the port on the island of Crete, seven berthing compartments on the Ford were repaired, a statement from the 6th Fleet said.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Four compartments and two drawers have ample room for your makeup brushes, hair tools, and skin care.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
And the spacious interior has multiple zippered compartments for easy organization.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Samsonite products feature extensive interior organization, providing multiple straps, pockets and compartments for items of various sizes to fit in when packing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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There was a formal complaint that was sent to leadership in both chambers and the governor, saying, ‘This isn’t right.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Researchers studied her cells by cultivating them in a laboratory and saw indications of a selective advantage, with healthy skin cells favored over diseased ones.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress, a form of damage that can accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, per Novotny.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Predator ranks growing California is struggling to manage the behavior of other predators whose ranks are growing thanks to the state’s conservation programs and endangered species protections.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Fleet’s penalty kill, which ranks first in the PWHL at 88%, killed off all five Goldeneyes power plays, too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris and premium economy cabins that come with many of the same perks — but plenty of restrictions too.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency classifies it as a superfund site, meaning the area may be contaminated with hazardous materials.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though the city's online neighborhood map technically classifies the site as part of downtown, Long's identifies as a Haughville institution that has served doughnuts to west siders for four generations, serving up to 1,000 customers each day out of its pale-yellow sided building.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Development sends runoff into bays, further clouding the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The state has a target of 25 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by that year — enough to power about 25 million homes — and nearly all of it would come from five lease areas in federal waters near Humboldt and Morro bays.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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What had germinated in marble in Italy was ready to evolve from three-dimensional cubes to four-dimensional information that could visualize some of the project’s possible permutations.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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