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
This is reflected by there being only one lavatory containing two cubicles near the Diet's main plenary session hall for the 73 women elected to the lower house, according to the petition.
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CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
In his 40-person lab, cubicles line the gray carpet next to a communal Keurig.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Instead of being filled with whirring and grinding, the air is quiet, as workers in dozens of open-air cubicles assemble tiny electronic parts under microscopes.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
But after wrapping up his bachelor’s education at University of Arkansas in 1989 and securing his MBA from the University of Tulsa, McMillion traded the warehouse floor for office cubicles.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025
On the other side of a nondescript wall is Tier II, which is composed of a grid of 114 compartmentalized, open-air cubicles with proper beds and lockable storage.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
Bogged down in cities and cubicles, that’s us.
—Dan Rubinstein, Outside, 5 Nov. 2025
Decorations were abound in cubicles, offices and green rooms, and snack carts were set up around almost every quarter.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicles
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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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This indulgent breakfast casserole is made with brioche bread cubes, leeks sauteed in butter, and a rich egg custard.—
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Calpak Medium Compression Packing Cubes Compression packing cubes have changed my life.—
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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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“Cubicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubicles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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