compartments 1 of 2

plural of compartment

compartments

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of compartment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of compartments
Noun
The Fyy Electronic Organizer has multiple compartments to keep these smaller essentials separated and easy to access. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 Much of the vessel was then hidden beneath tarpaulins at the Huangpu shipyard, leaving its forward compartments difficult to examine. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 Clear compartments make finding her favorite products easy, elastic straps keep bottles upright, and the wide zippered opening saves her from digging through a messy bag in a tiny hotel bathroom. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 That means removing plants, mud and debris from boats, trailers and equipment; draining water from compartments; and allowing equipment to dry completely. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 They are made from Smythson’s signature Panama cross-grain leather and have zip-pocket compartments lined in Burberry’s house check. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The brand’s signature intrecciato weave is instantly recognizable without being overly flashy; plus, the wallet is functional, too, with a slim silhouette, two bill compartments, and eight card slots. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026 Some opt for ossuaries and columbariums, which exist in various styles, from more traditional Buddhist altar-style compartments to modern locker-style housing for the urns. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Ayoub says specialty boxes for storing kitchen and stemware, ones designed with extra compartments and support, are especially helpful for protecting fragile items. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
  • Others yet described Democrats retaking both chambers as part of a natural cycle of backlash for the incumbent party.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Before the dust settled Tuesday night, Democrats were already calling for both chambers to flex their new subpoena power.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The show loosely groups Ponti’s furniture according to different time periods.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The outlet groups the service under cosmetic tattooing, sometimes marketed as semi-permanent makeup.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The discovery could give researchers a simpler way to investigate structures found in human cells.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In one effort to better understand what's going on, scientists are learning how specialized cells in our eyes turn the blue wavelength part of the light spectrum into neural signals affecting mood and alertness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • One of the most notable rule changes for the 99th Oscars allows an actor to earn multiple nominations in the same category, provided each performance ranks among the top five vote-getters.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The glycemic index ranks how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar levels compared to a reference food like straight sugar (glucose).
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Minor refreshes will be added to other classes, such as an extra inch of reclining space in premium economy cabins, and new upholstery in economy class.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The lower deck is home to four guest cabins, three crew cabins, a large engine room, and a sizable garage that can hold a tender of up to 16 feet.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For American buyers, the federal government classifies three-wheelers as motorcycles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The professional and business services sector, as the agency classifies it, gained 70,000 jobs, blowing past its average monthly gain of 15,000 over the past year.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • With outsize interest in this small country, its sound stages are frequently full, and filmmakers say there is often a run on everything from lenses to edit bays to left-driving cars.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Farther south, head to the seaside village of La Parguera, a short boat ride from one of the island's three bioluminescent bays.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Stores generally use their own forms, and you may be asked questions while an employee types your answers.
    — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And there is the other bio—the one ChatGPT writes when a prospect, a reporter, a board director or an acquirer types the name into the prompt box.
    — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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