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
Bowls come bento-style, with little compartments for carbs, meat and vegetables. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 Dedicated internal storage compartments inside the hull safely hold spent nuclear fuel elements and operational waste throughout the plant’s working life. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 This extra-large expandable silverware tray brings a little order back to the chaos, with adjustable sections that fit a variety of drawer sizes and deep compartments for everything from everyday flatware to bulky kitchen tools. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 The minimalist metal legs keep it airy and light on its feet, while three balanced compartments with adjustable shelves provide plenty of real estate for books, video game setups, or rows and rows of dishware. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 This Bagsmart toiletry bag unfolds to reveal dedicated compartments for makeup, skincare, and everything else that usually gets tossed together. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Notably, Picolette includes a stylish diaper bag with various compartments—there’s even one to hold a pacifier and another to let parents grab baby wipes with ease. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 20 July 2026 To complete the outfit, grab this leather tote bag that looks similar to Hadid’s, has multiple storage compartments, and is large enough to hold a laptop. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The tray, which is offered in several colors, is made with food-grade plastic and features eight separate compartments that are removable and can be easily rearranged. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
  • Sending it to voters required three-fifths approval of both legislative chambers, which met in a special session to consider the change.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The bill passed with bipartisan majorities in both chambers and was sent to Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat.
    Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Because humans can readily resolve patterns in motion — when points move in the same direction, the brain groups them into a unified whole — the moving dots appear as faint letters.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • In lab experiments, cells with the Neanderthal receptor grew more than cells with the modern human version.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Prisoners who’d earned the privilege reported to work; those who hadn’t returned to their cells.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Daikin Park’s 115 park factor for home runs since 2025 ranks sixth.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Eaton Fire ranks among the deadliest and most destructive wildfires ever recorded in California.
    James Ward, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • One of the most popular premium economy cabins in the sky, Emirates debuted its version of the offering in 2021.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The research classifies only a portion of the domains as campaign-style addresses.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • These cases aren’t about monetary damages, but instead injunctive relief—specifically, a court order that blocks the NCAA from disallowing an athlete whom the NCAA classifies as ineligible.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Completing the estate is an attached three-car garage, with one of the bays equipped with a custom security station.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Officials have also reviewed currents, tides, wind conditions and possible drift patterns, and checked local beaches, bays, inlets and other coastal areas.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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