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
Yeti Crossroads Packing Cube These Yeti packing cubes come in three sizes.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Top with water and freeze, then transfer the cubes to a resealable plastic bag.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
In a nod to a city skyline, the bracelets and multifunctional brooch use cubes of varying height.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Once it's set, cut it into cubes and add to your favorite iced coffee drinks, milk teas, or smoothies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Once drained, cut into 1-inch cubes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Quick Packing Tips For A Longer Cruise Rolling rather than folding clothes can save space and help prevent deep creases, especially when combined with packing cubes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This unusual ability, known as flexoelectricity, means that even something as common as ice cubes in your drink has hidden electromechanical properties.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The brightest, and most popular, item is the tofu cubes doused in a spicy-sweet lemongrass chili oil.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Top with water and freeze, then transfer the cubes to a resealable plastic bag.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
In a nod to a city skyline, the bracelets and multifunctional brooch use cubes of varying height.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Once it's set, cut it into cubes and add to your favorite iced coffee drinks, milk teas, or smoothies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Once drained, cut into 1-inch cubes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Quick Packing Tips For A Longer Cruise Rolling rather than folding clothes can save space and help prevent deep creases, especially when combined with packing cubes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This unusual ability, known as flexoelectricity, means that even something as common as ice cubes in your drink has hidden electromechanical properties.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The brightest, and most popular, item is the tofu cubes doused in a spicy-sweet lemongrass chili oil.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
Noun
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Berger based his claim on the fossils being found in narrow, pitch-dark chambers, far from natural entrances or evidence of animal activity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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If passed by both chambers of Congress, the resolution would permit Kirk's remains to be placed in the Capitol Rotunda, a rare tribute reserved for individuals of national significance.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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By my count, there were at least a dozen more cells in Miami alone.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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For that to work, plant cells actually oxidize a carbon back off, releasing carbon dioxide, in order to create a two-carbon source for building lipids.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, there are five ADA-compliant cabins, all in the Terrace Suite category.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This hanging toiletry bag has a spacious interior with multiple easy-to-clean compartments and an impressive near-five-star rating on Amazon.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The team found a set of proteins called glycolytic enzymes that actually relocate nearby and inside mitochondria—compartments in cells where critical metabolic processes occur—when cells experience stress.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s a total capacity of 32TB across all four bays, which should be large enough for even the most demanding projects, such as ultra-high-definition video, large-scale game models or extensive data files.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Upon completion, Southwest Golf Ranch will boast a total of 27 heated, covered driving range bays, over two acres of bent-grass range, professional swing-analysis technology, a professional shop offering club-fitting services, group camps and clinics with certified golf instructors and more.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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