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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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
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
During the service, passengers are seated in one of six private compartments with a table and chairs situated beside an oversized window.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The tanker had four compartments containing fuel, and only one ruptured.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack Hiking Backpack There are more than 10 compartments in this daypack, including a hydration sleeve with a hose port.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
It’s made from fine Italian leather and features plenty of compartments for your essentials and beyond.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
This 52-inch TV stand features two spacious storage compartments hidden behind the cabinet doors, which hinge downwards.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
The center console and front center lower portion of the dashboard both feature slide-out and flip-out storage compartments for space utilization.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Its two-liter capacity is divided into several compartments, including a back slip pocket, an exterior zippered pocket, and several slip and zippered pockets on its inside, too.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
During the service, passengers are seated in one of six private compartments with a table and chairs situated beside an oversized window.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The tanker had four compartments containing fuel, and only one ruptured.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack Hiking Backpack There are more than 10 compartments in this daypack, including a hydration sleeve with a hose port.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
It’s made from fine Italian leather and features plenty of compartments for your essentials and beyond.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
This 52-inch TV stand features two spacious storage compartments hidden behind the cabinet doors, which hinge downwards.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
The center console and front center lower portion of the dashboard both feature slide-out and flip-out storage compartments for space utilization.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in both chambers were on notice, however, to return if a deal to end the shutdown is struck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance the body uses to build cells and make hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.—
Akshay Syal,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Anticipating the cold temperatures, a jail official directed employees to provide two blankets to inmates in the coldest cells.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here's what countries pay their medalists and where the US ranks.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Miso ranks high on my own list of fun ingredients.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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American is likewise revamping its wide-body planes with larger, single business-class cabins, putting in a three-class cabin on new Airbus narrow-bodies and expanding its airport lounges.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some 67 guests were riding in roughly 20 cabins at the time.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sturm has an acquaintance who classifies the bumper position as a diamond.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The rain moved into the region closer to San Francisco, including some areas in the East and South bays, in the afternoon, Murdock said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rico is an adventure paradise, complete with glow-in-the-dark bays to paddle and one of the largest cave systems in the world to explore.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From travel must-haves like packing cubes and portable chargers to airplane layers and tech upgrades, these member-only discounts can quickly add up to major savings, long before the sales go public.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Another surprise came from Remo Ruffini, chairman and chief executive officer of Moncler, who for the first time personally designed the look for the bearers of the placards, the latter looking like giant ice cubes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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