cubes

Definition of cubesnext
plural of cube
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 Compression packing cubes are, hands down, the most important accessory in my carry-on-only routine. Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 Silky cubes of tofu and tender ground pork in a glossy sauce with a subtle heat, more driven by black pepper than the lurid red chilis that swam alongside. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 Cut four 3⁄4-inch slices Italian or French bread into 1-inch cubes (31⁄2 cups). Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026 Cut butter and cream cheese into cubes and add to food processor or bowl. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 The cheese was removed from the packaging and cut into cubes for testers to taste without any identifiable packaging. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 Some people fill a bathtub with cold water and ice cubes. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026 At the counter, Sakeena was slicing slabs of goat meat into small cubes. Literary Hub, 4 May 2026 Peel off the skin, and cut avocado flesh into slices or cubes as desired. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
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Noun
  • All 56 Georgia Senate seats and all 180 Georgia House seats are on the ballot, though Republicans remain favored to maintain control of both chambers.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
  • Both chambers have a $200 million baseline for conservation easements through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Originally designed to target and wipe out cancer by reprogramming the patient’s immune cells, CAR T is now being offered to patients in hundreds of clinical trials for autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis, lupus, Graves’ disease, vasculitis, and many others.
    Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
  • Reverse charging allows the user to juice up other mobile gadgetry while out and about, and 33-W fast-charging is supported when the phone's cells need a boost.
    Paul Ridden May 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • The 18 Americans aboard the ship arrived stateside on Monday after days inside their cabins, before returning to quarantine in facilities designed to house people exposed to infectious diseases.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 17 May 2026
  • Yet in what could have been another existential and very French tale of impossible love, albeit one set predominantly in the cabins of 18-wheelers or anonymous roadside rest stops, Le Gall has boldly chosen to offer up the possibility of redemption.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • The three‑part design keeps essentials organized and secure, with two zippered compartments for valuables and a snap‑closure center pocket that offers quick access while helping deter pickpockets.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • This multipurpose dog water bottle also has compartments for storing treats and poop bags.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Brush piles near the entrances to shallow bays and coves are other thick cover favorites of Holley’s.
    John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
  • Development sends runoff into bays, further clouding the water.
    Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

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“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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