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
This indulgent breakfast casserole is made with brioche bread cubes, leeks sauteed in butter, and a rich egg custard.
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Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Calpak Medium Compression Packing Cubes Compression packing cubes have changed my life.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Pour the juice into glasses over ice cubes.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
Drinks In the drinks department, blueberries are excellent for freezing into ice cubes, infusing into water or tea, or boiling down into a simple syrup, says Hall.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
For the first, start by freezing ice cubes into small balls using a spherical tray.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Cut butter into 1/2-inch cubes.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Press the skin to invert, exposing the cubes.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
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Instead, a small group of senators from both parties has been working on an alternative plan that could find support in both chambers and become law.—
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But a bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative proposal in hopes of coming up with a plan that can pass both chambers.—
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Controlling this behavior has been one of the foremost obstacles to realizing high-performance thermal cells.—
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As a result, liver immune cells produce more PAF-R receptors, which intensifies inflammation and worsens liver damage.—
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Despite its relatively small size, the ship – which began sailing in 2022 – felt spacious with wide hallways and luxurious touches, such as complimentary espresso machines and heated bathroom floors in the cabins.—
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In the end, the Kir Royale felt right for us, with its 200-square-foot cabins that turned out to be as comfortable as many on luxury oceangoing cruise ships.—
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Crafted from durable and impact-resistant material, this spacious carry-on is designed to fit in most overhead compartments (but as always, be sure to check with your specific airline).—
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This lightweight gym tote has dedicated compartments for tumblers, yoga mats, and valuables.—
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The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.—
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What the engineers didn't take into account was that the airflow over the bomber's wings and fuselage along with the open bomb bays generated violent turbulence.—
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“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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