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
Couches and chairs replace cubicles and sales offices.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Monger noted that traps were placed on the floors around the building and in employee cubicles, and the rodents were being caught daily.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
The center lies just beyond a corridor of cubicles, past a locked door in a small, windowless room.
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Noah Daly
updated June 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
Millions of Americans treated college not as a rarity, but as a natural stepping stone into the world of cubicles and six-figure salaries.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
New arrivals are handed a cup of coffee, a burrito, and a bag with their personal belongings, then rushed through a series of cubicles where the Honduran government records their return.
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Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
The interior renovation includes converting the office cubicles into approximately 399 apartments and 200 hotel rooms.
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Desiree Mathurin
april 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Those media outlets were welcomed into the building’s workspaces, though the cubicles and offices are said to be largely empty nowadays.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
The space was divided into two-bed cubicles adorned with family photos.
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ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Monger noted that traps were placed on the floors around the building and in employee cubicles, and the rodents were being caught daily.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
The center lies just beyond a corridor of cubicles, past a locked door in a small, windowless room.
—
Noah Daly
updated June 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
Millions of Americans treated college not as a rarity, but as a natural stepping stone into the world of cubicles and six-figure salaries.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
New arrivals are handed a cup of coffee, a burrito, and a bag with their personal belongings, then rushed through a series of cubicles where the Honduran government records their return.
—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
The interior renovation includes converting the office cubicles into approximately 399 apartments and 200 hotel rooms.
—
Desiree Mathurin
april 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Those media outlets were welcomed into the building’s workspaces, though the cubicles and offices are said to be largely empty nowadays.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
The space was divided into two-bed cubicles adorned with family photos.
—
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicles
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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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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 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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For just $18, this set includes four cubes in different sizes, along with a shoe bag, laundry bag, and cosmetic pouch to keep every travel essential in its place.
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Transfer cubes to a freezer bag for longer storage, up to 3 months.
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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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“Cubicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubicles. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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