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
The find helps explain water’s odd behavior and its unusual properties, including the reason ice cubes float and how liquid water expands as its temperature drops below 39 degrees Fahrenheit (four degrees Celsius).
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
This comprehensive travel system includes three packing cubes and a 17-inch laptop sleeve to organize all your belongings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
This set includes six packing cubes in multiple sizes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Really, the Black Label burger is more of a filet mignon chopped into big cubes and then swaddled in raclette, roasted mushroom relish and burger sauce.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Press the reserved cake cubes onto the top and sides of the cake.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Cut ice cold margarine/butter into equal-sized cubes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Cut flesh into ½-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
This comprehensive travel system includes three packing cubes and a 17-inch laptop sleeve to organize all your belongings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
This set includes six packing cubes in multiple sizes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Its origins trace back to ancient China, where cooks discovered that coagulated soy milk could be pressed into soft, protein-rich curds and cubes.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Really, the Black Label burger is more of a filet mignon chopped into big cubes and then swaddled in raclette, roasted mushroom relish and burger sauce.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Press the reserved cake cubes onto the top and sides of the cake.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Cut ice cold margarine/butter into equal-sized cubes.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Cut flesh into ½-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
Noun
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There was a formal complaint that was sent to leadership in both chambers and the governor, saying, ‘This isn’t right.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition, for almost two years, his wife, Deltah, drove Henard to Childress every Tuesday for infusions of Keytruda, an immune checkpoint inhibitor used to prevent recurrence of disease by attacking stray cancer cells that may still be circulating in the body.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The hybrid system outperformed the algorithm running on its own—suggesting that the biological cells were contributing to the learning process.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bea continued to work on aircraft, wiring pilots' cabins, until 1987.—
Irene Gonzalez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Samsonite products feature extensive interior organization, providing multiple straps, pockets and compartments for items of various sizes to fit in when packing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many times, trailers are specially modified to smuggle people with hidden compartments in case of inspections.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Others, like the ribbon weed that grows in the bays of Gathaagudu, Australia, poke their flowers from tiny spikes atop leafless stems.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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