Thesaurus results for CUBES

cubes

noun

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 Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 To save time, look for pre-cut, peeled butternut squash cubes in your supermarket. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Drying the bread on two baking sheets gives you room to spread the bread cubes into a single layer for even toasting. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Propagating the Chair To understand the geometric intuition behind the Chair44 shape, Tsiokos says, imagine a large cube composed of eight tiny cubes that are joined together. — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026 Shards of pancake and unassuming crumpet and little cubes of mild cheese. — Raven Smith, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 Berlin’s pile number 8, or B8, was a chandelier of 664 uranium cubes arranged in concentric rings within a pool of heavy water, surrounded by a wall of graphite. — Mike McRae 06, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 The diced cubes of tuna mixed with avocado arrived with a garnish of black and white sesame seeds and one chive sprig draped on top, all surrounded by a fan of wonton chips. — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 The small 10cm brass cubes, often installed in sidewalks outside residential homes, are the work of German artist Gunter Demnig who initiated the project in the 1990s. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The effort is meant to bring new jobs and millions of dollars to the state as the GOP seeks to keep control of both chambers in the midterm elections next month.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
However, if Democrats focus on AI safety after winning control of one or both chambers of Congress next month, the group’s work on AI issues leaves it well-positioned.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of chambers

Noun

That’s because a few rotating cells could approach the coast with waterspouts.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
This cancer is caused by the accumulation of certain genetic mutations that prevent rectal cells from repairing DNA damage and accounts for 5-10% of rectal cancers.

— Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cells

Noun

Yes, cabins are getting stuffed with more seats, and those seats are getting smaller, while crew staffing keeps getting cut.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Once on the plane (one of select Boeing 777-300ERs outfitted with new four-suite cabins), each first-class passenger has 37 square feet to themselves.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of cabins

Noun

That means removing plants, mud and debris from boats, trailers and equipment; draining water from compartments; and allowing equipment to dry completely.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
They are made from Smythson’s signature Panama cross-grain leather and have zip-pocket compartments lined in Burberry’s house check.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of compartments

Noun

The most direct routes to San Francisco and the East and South bays do not involve utilizing Highway 37.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The irony of Nordic wellness being the hottest lifestyle trend at the moment isn’t lost on Presnal, who grew up in the Turku archipelago surrounded by bays and lush forests.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

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