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
Cut a block of mozzarella into 1-inch cubes and slice cherry tomatoes in half.
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Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Recently, kids were injured after trying to microwave NeeDoh cubes.
—Parents, 6 June 2026
Compression packing cubes and vacuum bags will also be your friends when traveling somewhere cold.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Small rainbow flags poke from glass cubes along the windows.
—Mike Albo, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Holman says packing cubes are one of the simplest tools for reducing visual clutter and making the most of limited space.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Packing cubes and wrinkle release spray can only do so much!
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Brixley Packing Cube Set Packing cubes have become one of the easiest ways to stay organized while traveling.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Recently, kids were injured after trying to microwave NeeDoh cubes.
—Parents, 6 June 2026
Compression packing cubes and vacuum bags will also be your friends when traveling somewhere cold.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Small rainbow flags poke from glass cubes along the windows.
—Mike Albo, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Holman says packing cubes are one of the simplest tools for reducing visual clutter and making the most of limited space.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Packing cubes and wrinkle release spray can only do so much!
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Brixley Packing Cube Set Packing cubes have become one of the easiest ways to stay organized while traveling.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
Noun
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Council members routinely stare at laptops, talk with staff, and leave the chambers during public comment.—
Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The ruling was at least a temporary, rare victory for opponents of capital punishment in a state that has had one of the busiest death chambers in the country.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Rates of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication that occurs when insulin levels are so low that cells can no longer convert glucose into energy, were three times that of the rest of Los Angeles County.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Shouldn’t my hair, dead as its cells are, actually multiply over time, while the juicy living parts of my body fall out, with my death being the exact moment when nothing that’s alive about me is left?—
Esther Yi,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Framed in native lenga wood, the rustic-chic cabins at Alto Castillo feature Mapuche textiles, wicker Chimbarongo baskets, and paintings honoring the gauchos who first settled these lands.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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The possibility of supersonic passenger travel has been abandoned in favor of trim-tab adjustments, such as Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, with its bigger windows and less arid cabins.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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A lot of Arasheben’s rings have James Bond elements such as secret compartments or special elements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Each submarine will have four missile compartments, each holding four ballistic missiles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Noun
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At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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An old stable and its courtyard have been converted into a coffee shop and gallery, while hidden bays include a historic pier and boathouse.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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