cubic

adjective

Definition of cubicnext
as in cubical

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Recent Examples of cubic This cordless handheld runs on battery and has 56 volts of power that, in turbo mode, can unleash up to 765 cubic feet per minute (CFPM)—that’s up to 200mph. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 Inside a high-security vault at the Georgia Archives, approximately 65,000 cubic feet of records preserve the history of Georgia and its people. — Jonathan Miller, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The deposits — dubbed Glaucus and Pegasus — are located in Block 10 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and are estimated to hold together roughly 7 trillion cubic feet of gas. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 Meanwhile, France, which gets around 70 percent of its electricity from nuclear power, is moving forward with its Cigéo (Center Industriel de Stockage Géologique) deep geological repository site, designed to hold 80,000 cubic meters of waste. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cubic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubic
  1. cubical
  2. blocky
  3. boxy
  4. square
  5. cuboid
Adjective
  • Even the workpiece itself was cubical.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The were only a few objects and all had a single, cubical shape.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 1 Feb. 2025
Definition of cubical
Adjective
  • Much like disposable cameras, instant cameras, retro digicams, and Yashica’s own blocky digital shooter, the Tank, these limitations are what gives it the washed-out, nostalgic charm that pristine smartphone sensors work so hard to edit out.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 June 2026
  • The image above shows the current user interface in the center, with the old, blocky style on the left and the airy, line-drawing style on the right.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Definition of blocky
Adjective
  • That is important because a boxy robotaxi that can drive both ways may confuse pedestrians, cyclists or other drivers.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Though technically not decor, at nearly 50% off, this boxy Parachute pillow is too good a deal not to mention.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of boxy
Adjective
  • The cool-girl shoes have statement square toes and extra-high vamps, plus a super glossy sheen.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • On a typical day, dispatchers, who cover a 1,000-square-mile area of Sacramento County for 10 fire departments, receive about 1,000 calls.
    — Andrew Graham July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of square
Adjective
  • 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
  • Jones tottered through the wetlands in hip waders, holding high a cuboid plastic container tall enough to enclose the towering tule plants.
    — Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Dec. 2021
Definition of cuboid

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“Cubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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