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
Everyone looks better inside them—white cubes and fluorescent lighting tend to make people resemble the living dead.
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Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
How many packing cubes are too many?
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Transfer bread cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cubes are crisp and edges have browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Allow the ice cubes to completely melt.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Flash-freeze the tray, and once the contents are frozen, transfer the cilantro cubes to a plastic freezer bag.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Candle wax warmers use a low-heat element to slowly and gently melt scented wax cubes or candles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 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
Cut bread into cubes or leave in slices.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
How many packing cubes are too many?
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Transfer bread cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cubes are crisp and edges have browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Allow the ice cubes to completely melt.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Flash-freeze the tray, and once the contents are frozen, transfer the cilantro cubes to a plastic freezer bag.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Candle wax warmers use a low-heat element to slowly and gently melt scented wax cubes or candles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 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
Cut bread into cubes or leave in slices.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
Noun
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Advertisement Even if both chambers approve the resolutions, their practical impact remains uncertain.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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Top Congressional Democrats and Republicans that make up a group known as the Gang of Eight — party leaders from both chambers, as well as the Intelligence committees' leadership — were notified by the White House shortly before the attack.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Located in the deepest layer of skin, stem cells are tasked with creating fresh, healthy skin cells when those that are old or damaged are ready for retirement.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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The exfoliant should shed dead, dull cells, age spots, and uneven texture while firming skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mesh ventilation at the front and back allows airflow to circulate, which comes in handy when moving between cold cabins and warmer terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Employees who live in the tent cabins were moved into the Curry Village pavilion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The columns, which glide open, have storage compartments that completely disappear when the columns are closed.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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With small hidden bays, rocks overhanging the sea, crystal-clear, sky-blue water, and rugged green terrain, the relatively untouched island is the perfect place to unplug and touch grass.—
Micol Passariello,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
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Inside the former Venice post office (the one that once housed Joel Silver’s production company) is a small campus of podcast studios, edit bays, production spaces, and communal tables.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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