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
Transfer the frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer until ready to use.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Cut flesh into ½-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Compression packing cubes are helpful for a number of reasons, but moving swiftly through security is one of the best.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Creators often slice it into cubes or use it as a spread.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
A little goes a long way—the brine itself can be used for flavoring and color, and the cubes of tofu can be mashed with their liquid to make an ultra-savory paste.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
Throwing ice cubes off the deck.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Cut a few loaves of French bread or baguette into cubes and put them on the fondue trays as well.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Cut flesh into ½-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Compression packing cubes are helpful for a number of reasons, but moving swiftly through security is one of the best.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Creators often slice it into cubes or use it as a spread.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
A little goes a long way—the brine itself can be used for flavoring and color, and the cubes of tofu can be mashed with their liquid to make an ultra-savory paste.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
Throwing ice cubes off the deck.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Cut a few loaves of French bread or baguette into cubes and put them on the fondue trays as well.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
Noun
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The votes in both chambers were along strict partisan lines, with all Democrats against the measure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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That was not a surprise, given the open rancor between House and Senate leaders left over from last year’s session, which, despite the GOP’s control of both chambers, also failed to produce a budget on time and went an extra 45 days.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Walker theorizes that life may not have to be based on organic molecules, cells and DNA, for example.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
15 Mar. 2026
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The cells become overactive and attack myelin, a fatty substance that protects and insulates nerve fibers in the central nervous system.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Today, campers can stay in tents, RVs or cabins right along the north riverbank and visit the on-site Oregon Trail History and Education Center.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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The owners have a few rental cabins, too, for people who want to fish in Lake Washington, an oxbow of the Mississippi River.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Along with their sleek styles (no cheesy paisley patterns here), these cases are filled with extra pockets and compartments to ensure easy access to your favorite products and tools.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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It’s made with two compartments and several pockets—the largest compartment is big enough to hold a water bottle.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wetted bays in the bow and stern provide more opportunities for sensor loading.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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Water quality in many canals and bays is worsening.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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