cubes

plural of cube
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 In the fall, the flashy Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, designed like a stack of nine askew cubes, will soar past to its final height of 1,049 feet. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 The first version stumbled spectacularly—employees persuaded it to stock novelty tungsten cubes and sell them at a loss—but later iterations became considerably more competent. Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The cubes are built to the same scale and specs as the television soundstage version, as well. Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 Packing cubes, toiletry bags, and pouch organizers are all must-have solutions maximizing space and staying organized, and right now there are tons of options on major markdown at Nordstrom. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 Some of the best value deals are on luggage sets, like this Delsey Paris carry-on and checked duo that’s more than $225 off, and a three-piece set with packing cubes from New York Elite, which is nearly 50% off. Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026 The best storage system to prevent yellowing is 100 percent cotton zippered cubes or hanging bags. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 This technique involves whisking cold cubes of butter into a hot sauce right before serving, Malivert says. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026 Combine 3 cups 3/8-inch white bread cubes (either baguette or country white) with 2 large cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; toss. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
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Noun
  • Democrats and Republicans across both chambers in Congress are ready to advance passage of crypto market structure legislation, known as Clarity.
    Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Democrats hope to retain the office and flip both chambers of the Legislature to gain full control of state government for the first time since 2010.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • In humans, the same compounds appear to reduce inflammation, support metabolic function and boost energy production inside cells.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Over time, this damages cells and leads to serious health problems.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The park itself is 407 acres and has campsites and eight lake cabins available, equipped with picnic areas including a shelter, restrooms and two playgrounds.
    Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Two additional twin cabins—one with a Pullman berth option—make the yacht particularly well suited to families.
    Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Four separate compartments—including brush holders—keep products safely stowed, and the zipper closure prevents makeup from getting tossed around during transport.
    Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
  • The tray, which is offered in several colors, is made with food-grade plastic and features eight separate compartments that are removable and can be easily rearranged.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • The Hotel Due Mari, a 17th-century aristocratic villa formerly owned by the marquesses of Bolasco, sits between Sestri’s two bays.
    Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Flexible payload options Instead of dedicating Thunder to a single role, Anduril built the aircraft around interchangeable payload bays.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

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“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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