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
Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
What had germinated in marble in Italy was ready to evolve from three-dimensional cubes to four-dimensional information that could visualize some of the project’s possible permutations.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Whole-Grain Canapés Cut whole-grain bread into large cubes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Place bread cubes in a large bowl.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
This is slightly less than expected (control cubes reached ~35-40 MPa), probably due to the presence of perlite (a lighter aggregate) and difficulties in mixing on site.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
This comprehensive travel system includes three packing cubes and a 17-inch laptop sleeve to organize all your belongings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
This set includes six packing cubes in multiple sizes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
What had germinated in marble in Italy was ready to evolve from three-dimensional cubes to four-dimensional information that could visualize some of the project’s possible permutations.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Whole-Grain Canapés Cut whole-grain bread into large cubes.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Place bread cubes in a large bowl.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
This is slightly less than expected (control cubes reached ~35-40 MPa), probably due to the presence of perlite (a lighter aggregate) and difficulties in mixing on site.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
This comprehensive travel system includes three packing cubes and a 17-inch laptop sleeve to organize all your belongings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
This set includes six packing cubes in multiple sizes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
Noun
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There was a formal complaint that was sent to leadership in both chambers and the governor, saying, ‘This isn’t right.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Researchers studied her cells by cultivating them in a laboratory and saw indications of a selective advantage, with healthy skin cells favored over diseased ones.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress, a form of damage that can accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, per Novotny.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris and premium economy cabins that come with many of the same perks — but plenty of restrictions too.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s also a dedicated laptop sleeve and two smaller compartments for valuables such as jewelry and spare books.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Both these styles of bags offer small and medium compartments for a variety of electronic accessories.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Others, like the ribbon weed that grows in the bays of Gathaagudu, Australia, poke their flowers from tiny spikes atop leafless stems.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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