as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
data entry clerks busily typing in cubicles
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Recent Examples of cubicle
The transition from college lecture halls to corporate cubicles represents one of life’s most significant cultural shifts and often shocks.
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Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
But that means more private office spaces — not cubicles — are needed.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
The shelter pup rescued the mid-level associate from the cubicle cell.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
Sharon listened patiently to all this nonsense, returned to her cubicle, and got on with her day.
—Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
But that means more private office spaces — not cubicles — are needed.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
The shelter pup rescued the mid-level associate from the cubicle cell.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
Sharon listened patiently to all this nonsense, returned to her cubicle, and got on with her day.
—Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicle
Noun
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After 30 days, both chambers of Congress have to enact into law a joint resolution to extend the operation.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Republicans, who control both chambers, have already frozen more than a $1 billion in local spending, slashing the city’s budget.—
Jill Colvin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Now, for the first time, researchers have shown that lithium is naturally present in the body in tiny amounts and that cells require it to function normally — much like vitamin C or iron.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having too much glucose in your blood for an extended period of time can lead to insulin resistance, when your cells stop responding to insulin.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Along the rugged coast, fishing villages huddle between jagged cliffs—their red cabins glowing against brooding skies.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Alaska Airlines is updating its Boeing 787s with a new paint scheme and plans to introduce new business class cabins.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Heat oil in a large skillet and add the eggplant cubes.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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At various points, the show featured musical numbers, robots played by actresses with mustaches, and a character who lived inside a giant ice cube on the astral plane.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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“Cubicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubicle. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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