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
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The puffy bag has two roomy main compartments with upright storage, as well as two zippered outer pockets.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
This hanging feeder includes a baffle over its jelly dishes, nectar compartments, and orange holders—all of which are typically favorite foods of orioles.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
There are six compartments with snapping handles to keep your lunch safe.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The compartments are deep enough to actually hold things upright, and the material wipes clean without absorbing odors from the spatulas and wooden spoons cohabitating within.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Organized into two compartments, the nylon fanny pack is durable, easy to clean, and can easily store your phone, over-ear headphones, wallet, passport, hand sanitizer, and more.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The puffy bag has two roomy main compartments with upright storage, as well as two zippered outer pockets.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
This hanging feeder includes a baffle over its jelly dishes, nectar compartments, and orange holders—all of which are typically favorite foods of orioles.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
There are six compartments with snapping handles to keep your lunch safe.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The compartments are deep enough to actually hold things upright, and the material wipes clean without absorbing odors from the spatulas and wooden spoons cohabitating within.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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The Colorado House and Senate have entered the final two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, and both chambers were set Friday for lengthy floor votes on several hefty bills, including legislation dealing with credit card swipe fees, state labor laws and other issues.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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People munched on cheese cubes and cheesecake bites or fanned themselves in the shade, watching on big-screen televisions as the old guard said their goodbyes inside the council chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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And the cells seem to love that.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Most of your immune cells are located in your gut, meaning gut-friendly foods like yogurt can directly support immune health by helping the gut microbiome thrive, says Ehsani.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The Phillies fired Thomson as the team ranks last or in the bottom part of the league in several statistical categories, like run differential, ERA, batting average and OPS, largely with the same roster as the previous four seasons.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While at Penn State, Trautwein, a former All-SEC performer for the Gators, recruited Miller out of Anna, Texas, as well as Hiller, who hails from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and ranks as the nation’s top interior line prospect.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In fact, many passengers unknowingly make small mistakes in premium cabins that can affect both their own comfort and the overall flight experience.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Known for its pristine beaches and stargazing opportunities, the park is a perfect place to camp right on the water, though dogs are not allowed on the beaches or in cabins.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The agency oversees supplements according to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which classifies the products as food rather than as drugs and largely allows the marketing to be left up to the companies.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The World Wildlife Fund classifies white rhinos as near threatened due to poaching.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By last year, this had risen to 80,000, with a further 36,000 seeing it for themselves from ships docked in Antarctica’s spectacular bays.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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By contrast, countries in Asia often prioritize extensive seaweed farms, sometimes covering entire bays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 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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At the counter, Sakeena was slicing slabs of goat meat into small cubes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Shop everyday purses, travel bags, packing cubes, and more, all for less than $100 each at Amazon.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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