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
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
When folded, the assembly, which included compartments for stationery and writing paraphernalia, could be used as a writing desk.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The doors slide open to reveal multiple shelves and compartments that look polished even when left open.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Kids can open the side latch to reveal a playset area complete with reclining seats and overhead compartments for carry-on luggage.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
This portable medicine cabinet has three convenient compartments that hold dozens of medications and first aid essentials.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Adjust the shelves inside to fit your shoes, then store up to 16 pairs in the four different storage compartments.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Engineers eventually replaced them with a version made up of 20 impermeable compartments of high-pressure hoses containing water.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Rather than adding another larger version for travel, Tam suggests prioritizing luggage based on its compartments rather than its size.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Noun
Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
When folded, the assembly, which included compartments for stationery and writing paraphernalia, could be used as a writing desk.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The doors slide open to reveal multiple shelves and compartments that look polished even when left open.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Kids can open the side latch to reveal a playset area complete with reclining seats and overhead compartments for carry-on luggage.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
This portable medicine cabinet has three convenient compartments that hold dozens of medications and first aid essentials.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Adjust the shelves inside to fit your shoes, then store up to 16 pairs in the four different storage compartments.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Engineers eventually replaced them with a version made up of 20 impermeable compartments of high-pressure hoses containing water.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Rather than adding another larger version for travel, Tam suggests prioritizing luggage based on its compartments rather than its size.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
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Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
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Amending the Constitution would take a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress ratification by three-quarters of the states.
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Leaving Boise State as the winningest quarterback in college football history, Moore enjoyed a short NFL career as a backup before turning to the coaching ranks with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
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These synthetic cells could also pave the way to the past, to the origins of biology itself.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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The development bank classifies a country as upper-middle-income if its 2025 GNI per capita fell between $4,636 and $14,375.
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The World Health Organization classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, – the same category as tobacco and asbestos.
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The Viking Mississippi by contrast has 193 cabins for a maximum of 386 passengers.
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The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
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Velin then types in the make and the color of the vehicle and prints the paper ticket on a portable printer.
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Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.
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With the opening, IONNA now has 170 charging bays in Florida, with 320 additional bays scheduled to come online over the next three years.
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Work is currently concentrated on four bays, before moving to the rest of the gallery.
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Your structure sorts the whole world into two boxes, oppressor and oppressed.
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Inside that habit, culture sorts itself.
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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