as in chambers
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 cubicles
Decorations were abound in cubicles, offices and green rooms, and snack carts were set up around almost every quarter.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
More than 30 participating brands took over the center of the Oculus in a Sephoria-esque labyrinth of cubicles, each fashioned after each brand’s DNA.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Time will tell if the cast and writers can, well, make things a little more high octance around the cubicles.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Lockers are players’ cubicles, overflowing with commemorative hats, gloves, custom spikes, food and more.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Startups have long been known for redefining the workplace—swapping out cubicles and corner offices in favor of bean bags and coffee bars.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
One section houses desks and cubicles where agents handle casework and conduct check-in appointments for immigrants navigating legal proceedings.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The images show rounds of ammunition flew just above a line of office cubicles where employees sit.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
More than 30 participating brands took over the center of the Oculus in a Sephoria-esque labyrinth of cubicles, each fashioned after each brand’s DNA.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Time will tell if the cast and writers can, well, make things a little more high octance around the cubicles.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Lockers are players’ cubicles, overflowing with commemorative hats, gloves, custom spikes, food and more.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Startups have long been known for redefining the workplace—swapping out cubicles and corner offices in favor of bean bags and coffee bars.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
One section houses desks and cubicles where agents handle casework and conduct check-in appointments for immigrants navigating legal proceedings.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The images show rounds of ammunition flew just above a line of office cubicles where employees sit.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicles
Noun
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Cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson could lose more than 20% of their Colorado River water, triggering public debates in council chambers and municipal offices over how to respond, what to sacrifice and what to prioritize.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Trump officials invited a dozen members of Congress, including Republican and Democratic leaders and the top lawmakers on intelligence and armed services committees in both chambers.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In addition, the anti-inflammatory nutrients in purple rice help to protect cells from damage.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The system works in bacteria, human cells, and even live tumor models, offering a safer and more precise alternative to traditional techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Enjoy Balinese massages and a Rainforest hydrothermal circuit featuring hot and cold thermal cabins.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even the rooms – called cabins or staterooms – have different names than at hotels.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Place 1-2 cups of ice cubes with 1 tablespoon of baking soda in the opening of your garbage disposal.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Are you destined to live a life filled solely with tofu steaks, tempeh cubes, and frozen meat substitutes?—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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As a result of racist underfunding and limited development, two mysterious bays were ironically preserved.—
Mike Bezemek,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
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Minor coastal flooding is possible in bays and inlets along the north coast of eastern Cuba and minor coastal flooding is expected along the coast of Haiti.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Cubicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubicles. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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