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
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of Southwest’s A-listers openly raged on platforms such as X, with many complaints focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding regime.
—Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Some of Southwest’s A-listers openly raged on platforms such as X, with many complaints focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding regime.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Leg muscles are organized into sections called compartments, which are surrounded by tight tissue that doesn’t stretch much.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
During the service, passengers are seated in one of six private compartments with a table and chairs situated beside an oversized window.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The tanker had four compartments containing fuel, and only one ruptured.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack Hiking Backpack There are more than 10 compartments in this daypack, including a hydration sleeve with a hose port.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Simptech Mini Crossbody Sling Bag With just two compartments and minimal hardware, this waterproof sling bag is far from elaborate.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of Southwest’s A-listers openly raged on platforms such as X, with many complaints focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding regime.
—Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Some of Southwest’s A-listers openly raged on platforms such as X, with many complaints focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding regime.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Leg muscles are organized into sections called compartments, which are surrounded by tight tissue that doesn’t stretch much.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
During the service, passengers are seated in one of six private compartments with a table and chairs situated beside an oversized window.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The tanker had four compartments containing fuel, and only one ruptured.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack Hiking Backpack There are more than 10 compartments in this daypack, including a hydration sleeve with a hose port.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in both chambers were on notice, however, to return if a deal to end the shutdown is struck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Calming staples like Centella asiatica, madecassoside, artemisia, and tea tree help prevent irritation while these pads help shed dull, dead cells for a clearer look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over time, your mattress builds up with dust mites, bacteria, dead skin cells, and other debris.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company said the brand ranks in first place in the prestige makeup category in the UK and third in the US.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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On top of her offensive production, Fudd ranks fourth nationally in defensive win shares and ninth in defensive rating.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The wreck’s exterior is covered with quagga mussels and the upper cabins are gone, Ehorn said, but the hull looks intact and the oak interiors are still in good shape.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The GranSport 38 can host up to 12 guests across five cabins (as well as room for seven crew), including a full-beam owner’s suite that opens up to the water.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Because of that, said Burton, the bill classifies lot rental fees as a homeownership activity, meaning that mobile home owners making less than 140% of area median income — $123,900 for a family of four in Miami-Dade County — could qualify for up to six months of lot rental assistance.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The study also checked its findings against chemicals listed in the PlastChem database, an international scientific initiative that classifies chemicals in plastic.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The prolonged low temperatures froze rivers, lakes and bays, providing some of the best ice boating conditions in decades.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Feb. 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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Candle wax warmers use a low-heat element to slowly and gently melt scented wax cubes or candles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Add in ice cubes one at a time, and turn off the unit when the loud grinding quiets, after just a few seconds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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