as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
even though they worked in adjoining cubes, the two coworkers rarely acknowledged one another's existence
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Recent Examples of cubes
Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.
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Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Cut bison sirloin into 1 1/2 inch cubes and place in a glass bowl.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Ask for the basket of dill, basil and other herbs, with cubes of the feta-adjacent Bulgarian cheese called sirene, to build more textured, complex bites wrapped around hunks of taftoon.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Instructions In a rocks glass with a few ice cubes, stir together the broth, vodka, and lime juice.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Freeze it into ice cubes or ice pops.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
This set from Bagail includes multiple different sizes of compression packing cubes and even comes with a zippered shoe bag.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Then remove the cubes from the trays and store them in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
But there are packing cubes and there are packing cubes.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Cut bison sirloin into 1 1/2 inch cubes and place in a glass bowl.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Ask for the basket of dill, basil and other herbs, with cubes of the feta-adjacent Bulgarian cheese called sirene, to build more textured, complex bites wrapped around hunks of taftoon.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Instructions In a rocks glass with a few ice cubes, stir together the broth, vodka, and lime juice.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Freeze it into ice cubes or ice pops.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
This set from Bagail includes multiple different sizes of compression packing cubes and even comes with a zippered shoe bag.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Then remove the cubes from the trays and store them in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
But there are packing cubes and there are packing cubes.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
Noun
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These caverns under sidewalks could be used for storage, and circular pieces of thick glass in the sidewalk added natural light to these eerie underground chambers.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two chambers would need to resolve those differences in language for the legislation to pass.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Analysts predict that cost reductions will accelerate over the next three years as supply chains expand, with Morgan Stanley estimating that once capacity reaches about 100 GWh, sodium batteries could be more than 30% cheaper than LFP cells.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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For families looking to slow down, unplug (there are no TVs in the cabins or lodges), and spend meaningful time together.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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With a volume of 296 GT, the yacht offers a generous, open-plan layout with five cabins for up to 10 guests.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack Hiking Backpack There are more than 10 compartments in this daypack, including a hydration sleeve with a hose port.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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It’s made from fine Italian leather and features plenty of compartments for your essentials and beyond.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Birdies’s golf bays will transform into the best private party space in town, with 200-inch TV displays.—
Bee staff
February 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In addition, thick ice has expanded in the Straits of Mackinac where Lake Huron and Lake Michigan meet; Lake Huron's Ontario, Canada, bays; the inner Saginaw Bay area from Bay City to Port Austin; Lake Michigan's Wisconsin shores from Green Bay to Escanaba in the Upper Peninsula.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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