Thesaurus results for CUBIC

cubic

adjective

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as in cubical

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Recent Examples of cubic Preckwinkle said recently that about 100,000 cubic yards of debris from the area has already been removed. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 The city said in a statement that the concentration of pollutants averaged 196 micrograms per cubic meter, which is considered an unhealthy level way above the normal range of about 3 to 9. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Work then began on IceCube – a cubic kilometre of ice equipped with light sensors, which reached its full size in 2011, with 5,160 light sensors divided between 86 cables. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 These techniques, combined with artificial intelligence algorithms, are what allow scientists to see the complexity within a cubic millimeter of brain tissue. — Kimberlee D'ardenne, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cubic

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The cabins are cute, cubical trailers—sleek with black paint and wooden details, and big picture windows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The company also made a 2015 purchase of Hinkel, a producer of window shades, cubical curtains and related products.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of cubical

Adjective

Beyond the sculpted fairing above the cab, Thor's Rize+ RV module is as boxy as the Ford nose, increasing livable volume.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
This cropped take from Yousify has a boxy silhouette that feels fresh and a high funnel neck that adds a little polish without trying too hard.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of boxy

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View gallery - 7 images This neat little cuboid tiny house is simplicity itself.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
The hefty hardback, which weighs nearly eight pounds, comprises 222 pages and more than 125 illustrations dedicated to LV’s iconic cuboid creations.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2022

Definition of cuboid

Adjective

The eyewear features a quadrate shield-lens, which is one piece that covers both eyes.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Its skull also showed reduced articulations between key bones and a shallow quadrate angle, both of which are associated with piscivory.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Definition of quadrate

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