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
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The plush velvet case includes handy storage compartments, separating and safely organizing your precious jewels.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Of the four compartments that make up a tiffin, the one that houses the roti is most critical.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
During search of the vehicle, state police reportedly located 21 kilograms of cocaine hidden in two compartments that were installed under each front seat, court records said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
This BagSmart foldable tote is the perfect size for a day of exploring, with plenty of compartments and zip pockets to keep everything organized.
—Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Another, traveling from Finland, had stuffed 67 wheels of cheese into the side compartments of his Volkswagen.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
This hanging feeder includes a baffle over its jelly dishes, nectar compartments, and orange holders—all of which are typically favorite foods for orioles.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Multiple compartments separate pens, paper clips, charging cables and other small office supplies.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Noun
During pretraining, 30 bees were shown the flower positioned above one of those compartments.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The plush velvet case includes handy storage compartments, separating and safely organizing your precious jewels.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Of the four compartments that make up a tiffin, the one that houses the roti is most critical.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
During search of the vehicle, state police reportedly located 21 kilograms of cocaine hidden in two compartments that were installed under each front seat, court records said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
This BagSmart foldable tote is the perfect size for a day of exploring, with plenty of compartments and zip pockets to keep everything organized.
—Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Another, traveling from Finland, had stuffed 67 wheels of cheese into the side compartments of his Volkswagen.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
This hanging feeder includes a baffle over its jelly dishes, nectar compartments, and orange holders—all of which are typically favorite foods for orioles.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Multiple compartments separate pens, paper clips, charging cables and other small office supplies.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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The highlight of Leo's visit to Madrid will be his speech Monday to both chambers of the Spanish Parliament, the first by a pope.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The highlight of Leo's visit to Madrid will be his speech June 8 to both chambers of the Spanish parliament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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This season, Fitzpatrick ranks fourth in total driving, which accounts for distance and accuracy, and fourth in birdie-or-better rate (BoB%).—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Uruguay, with a population equivalent to San Diego County and a gross domestic product that ranks 80th globally, can reach the semifinals.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Footage from the recent test showed the missile being launched from fully vertical cells, indicating compatibility with shipborne vertical launch systems and suggesting potential cross-platform deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The main purpose is to eliminate dead skin cells and create a smooth surface for the tanning formula to penetrate.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Folklore, one of her four Album of the Year winners at the Grammys, also manages to settle on the Top Alternative Albums and Top Rock & Alternative Albums charts because of how Billboard classifies it.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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To reach customers in an effective way, target marketing considers the differences among customers and classifies them according to their similar needs and preferences.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Myriad cabins and lodges, such as Scribner’s Catskill Lodge, provide a cozy basecamp between mountain outings.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Staff work out of greenhouses, laboratories and cabins in urban areas like Baltimore and in more rural offices near the 193 million acres of national forest and grassland that the agency manages.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Velin then types in the make and the color of the vehicle and prints the paper ticket on a portable printer.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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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
Noun
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At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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An old stable and its courtyard have been converted into a coffee shop and gallery, while hidden bays include a historic pier and boathouse.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Twice a month, the organization accepts clothing and textile donations, which the RicRack team sorts on site.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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This analysis was aided by the use of BTInsights, an AI open-end coding software that sorts responses into similar categories.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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