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Recent Examples of cubic
The researchers estimated that pumping from wells has drained about 34 cubic kilometers, or 28 million acre-feet, of groundwater in the watershed since 2003 — more than twice the amount of water that has been depleted from the river’s reservoirs during that time.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
At the top of the Guggenheim’s ramp, the upper level is dedicated to a sprawling installation of open cubic shelves that look like highly refined cubbyholes.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
Built with Italian design and chassis engineering partnered with a 327 cubic inch Chevrolet Corvette V8, the Grifo could hit 60mph in five seconds and run on to a 190mph top speed.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Royal Caribbean reportedly created 1.9 million cubic feet of food waste in 2022, enough to cover a Manhattan block more than four feet deep.
—Jen Rose Smith, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
At the top of the Guggenheim’s ramp, the upper level is dedicated to a sprawling installation of open cubic shelves that look like highly refined cubbyholes.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
Built with Italian design and chassis engineering partnered with a 327 cubic inch Chevrolet Corvette V8, the Grifo could hit 60mph in five seconds and run on to a 190mph top speed.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Royal Caribbean reportedly created 1.9 million cubic feet of food waste in 2022, enough to cover a Manhattan block more than four feet deep.
—Jen Rose Smith, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubic
Adjective
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Once that happens, terahertz communications can significantly complement mmWave in indoor environments such as a hallway, meeting rooms, cubical offices, laboratories, and open areas.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Apr. 2019
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The were only a few objects and all had a single, cubical shape.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The computers were blocky, the jeans were baggy, and the US military was sending Marines to Iraq to support weapons inspections.—
Sarah Scoles,
Popular Science,
2 Nov. 2023
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According to reports from the Osservatorio Etneo, most of the lava flows have been small and cool enough to become blocky flows not too far from the crater area, but on at least three occasions since December 23, major lava flows have been produced.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2013
Adjective
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The lavish residence, a boxy, stark white contemporary jazzed up with a colorful lighting scheme, stands out among its Mediterranean Revival neighbors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2025
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It's got puffy sleeves that taper into a cuff and the fit avoids the divisive boxy look, according to reviews.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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With roughly 109 million square feet of vacant office space across the five boroughs, New York has more vacant office space than Boston has altogether, both occupied and vacant.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Two floor plans are available in The Enclave of Mill Creek — the Bristol and the Avalon, ranging from approximately 2,100 to 2,600 square feet including lower-level finish.—
ReeceNichols Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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This place exists in autonomy, in relief, a dry, febrile land of cuboid houses and scrawled horizons.—
Maya Boyd,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Aug. 2022
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The hefty hardback, which weighs nearly eight pounds, comprises 222 pages and more than 125 illustrations dedicated to LV’s iconic cuboid creations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 July 2022
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“Cubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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