compartments 1 of 2

noun

plural of compartment
as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear

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verb

present tense third-person singular of compartment
as in groups
to arrange or assign according to type compartment the responses according to country of origin

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Recent Examples of compartments
Noun
Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 Both compartments run the full width of the unit versus being cut in half(ish) vertically in a side-by-side. — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 Kids can open the side latch to reveal a playset area complete with reclining seats and overhead compartments for carry-on luggage. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 When folded, the assembly, which included compartments for stationery and writing paraphernalia, could be used as a writing desk. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 There are mesh pockets, elastic straps, and multiple compartments for optimal organization. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels. — Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
  1. chambers
  2. ranks
  3. cells
  4. classifies
  5. cabins
  6. types
  7. bays
  8. sorts
Noun
  • Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Amending the Constitution would take a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress ratification by three-quarters of the states.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of chambers
Verb
  • Leaving Boise State as the winningest quarterback in college football history, Moore enjoyed a short NFL career as a backup before turning to the coaching ranks with the Dallas Cowboys.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
    — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of ranks
Noun
  • These synthetic cells could also pave the way to the past, to the origins of biology itself.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
    — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026
Definition of cells
Verb
  • The development bank classifies a country as upper-middle-income if its 2025 GNI per capita fell between $4,636 and $14,375.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • The World Health Organization classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, – the same category as tobacco and asbestos.
    — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of classifies
Noun
  • The Viking Mississippi by contrast has 193 cabins for a maximum of 386 passengers.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of cabins
Verb
  • Velin then types in the make and the color of the vehicle and prints the paper ticket on a portable printer.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
  • Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • While initial trials proved highly precise, researchers must now test the system across a wider range of marine environments, from murky Atlantic channels to deep Pacific bays.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • With the opening, IONNA now has 170 charging bays in Florida, with 320 additional bays scheduled to come online over the next three years.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of bays
Verb
  • The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Your structure sorts the whole world into two boxes, oppressor and oppressed.
    — Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
Definition of sorts

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