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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to arrange or assign according to type
compartment the responses according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of compartments
Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
The Play and Learn Sensory Table is designed with multiple compartments so kids can scoop, pour, mix, and experiment with different textures.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The individual was discovered inside one of the main landing gear compartments while the maintenance crew was working on the aircraft, which had arrived from Europe, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a news release.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
There was also a dog bed and a bowl with dual food and water compartments.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Carriage 3 was conceived and crafted in-house, cleverly using a sliding Victorian rail carriage door to divide the kitchen from the living and sleeping compartments, which are accessed via beautiful (and functional) fold-away steps.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be empty and have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Experts warn that stowing away in landing gear compartments is extremely dangerous.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
There’s a lot to love about the Etronik weekender that fits up to three days’ worth of essentials, including all its handy separate compartments for dividing your clean and dirty (or wet and dry) clothes; plus, side and back-zipper pockets, too.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
The Play and Learn Sensory Table is designed with multiple compartments so kids can scoop, pour, mix, and experiment with different textures.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The individual was discovered inside one of the main landing gear compartments while the maintenance crew was working on the aircraft, which had arrived from Europe, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a news release.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
There was also a dog bed and a bowl with dual food and water compartments.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Carriage 3 was conceived and crafted in-house, cleverly using a sliding Victorian rail carriage door to divide the kitchen from the living and sleeping compartments, which are accessed via beautiful (and functional) fold-away steps.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be empty and have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Experts warn that stowing away in landing gear compartments is extremely dangerous.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But with no funding bill poised to pass both chambers, some lawmakers are concerned that the White House’s Office of Management and Budget — or OMB, which is in charge of enforcing budget priorities across federal agencies — may move forward with attempts to implement more draconian cuts.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Parents who carry certain gene mutations (changes in genes that affect how cells grow) can pass them down to their children.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Oct. 2025
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Flavonoids have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that can help protect cells, blood vessels, and muscles over time.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His visionary approach to AI and computing has positioned Nvidia at the forefront of the AI boom, catapulting him up the billionaire ranks and establishing him as one of the most influential figures in technology today.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tennessee ranks 38th in the nation for average teacher pay, according to a report by the National Education Association.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Braemar Cabins has four standalone cabins that are big enough to fit between two and four guests.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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And the Starlink Mini satellite dish, now $190 off, is your portable internet sidekick, ready to get you online from campsites, cabins, or anywhere your weekend takes you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sabato's Crystal Ball also classifies the race as leaning toward Republicans.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the seventh floor, which houses 33 private infusion bays with TVs, a woodsy scent filled the air.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Located right outside of town in neighboring Moss Point, the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers 18,000 acres of pine savannas, salt marshes, bays, bayous, and salt pannes to explore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jelly-like cubes of veal head are fried and served with a zingy ravigote sauce.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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A little planning, some versatile pieces, and a set of trusty packing cubes can transform your next getaway.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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