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
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 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
Twelve card compartments and an interior zip pocket are enough for all of your small, flat tchotchkes.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Others may also include internal storage compartments, useful for items such as pens, tape, and other supplies.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Available August 29 in select Louis Vuitton stores and online, La Beauté references early Louis Vuitton vanity trunks, which were first released in the 1920s and feature special compartments for perfume and makeup.
—Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Inside, there are three compartments ideal for keeping travel essentials like a laptop, toiletries, and clothes separated and organized.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 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
Twelve card compartments and an interior zip pocket are enough for all of your small, flat tchotchkes.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Others may also include internal storage compartments, useful for items such as pens, tape, and other supplies.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Available August 29 in select Louis Vuitton stores and online, La Beauté references early Louis Vuitton vanity trunks, which were first released in the 1920s and feature special compartments for perfume and makeup.
—Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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While Texas requires two-thirds of the body to be in attendance for a quorum, Missouri’s legislature only requires a simple majority — and the GOP holds roughly a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Missouri legislature.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Three commissioners were needed for the meeting; Ralph Rosado and Damian Pardo were the only two who made an appearance in the commission chambers Friday morning.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Key Takeaways The body breaks down food into glucose (a simple sugar) and releases it into the bloodstream, where it is carried to cells to fuel the body's systems.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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This scaffold contains microscopic channels filled with spinal neural progenitor cells, or sNPCs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the club ranks 11th in outs above average (eight).—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization lobbying for greater gun control across the country, ranks Minnesota 14th in the nation on gun law strength.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Wauhatchie Woodlands, a charming campground-of-sorts filled with tiny cabins.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Saffir‒Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS) classifies hurricanes—western hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the intensities of tropical depressions and tropical storms—into five categories, distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once the invoices arrive in De Agostini’s inbox as attachments, AI classifies the documents before extracting and validating the data.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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New aerial drones At the center of the aerial display was the GJ-11 stealth drone, a tailless flying wing design with internal weapons bays.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stand-up paddleboarding offers a fun way to explore Baja’s remote bays.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 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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El Secreto de Rosita distinguishes itself from nearby competitors by housing Nabiha, a separate restaurant dedicated to serving Palestinian cuisine.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The comma also distinguishes how an ingredient is measured.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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