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
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 This hanging toiletry bag has a spacious interior with multiple easy-to-clean compartments and an impressive near-five-star rating on Amazon. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Shoe benches with hidden compartments keep footwear out of sight, and slim console tables with drawers provide a landing spot for keys and mail. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 Shoe benches with hidden compartments keep footwear out of the walkway while giving you a seat to lace up before heading out the door. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Shoe benches with hidden compartments keep footwear out of sight. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 To make these, cut the tubes to the height of your drawer, and line them up inside to create different compartments for pencils, scissors, rubber bands, and other supplies. —Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 Across social media, travelers are sharing stories of being told space has run out, only to board and find empty compartments still available. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026 There’s also a dedicated laptop sleeve and two smaller compartments for valuables such as jewelry and spare books. —Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
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The bag has tons of compartments to keep your skincare, hair products, and makeup organized, plus special sections that keep bottles upright to prevent spills. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 This hanging toiletry bag has a spacious interior with multiple easy-to-clean compartments and an impressive near-five-star rating on Amazon. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Shoe benches with hidden compartments keep footwear out of sight, and slim console tables with drawers provide a landing spot for keys and mail. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 Shoe benches with hidden compartments keep footwear out of the walkway while giving you a seat to lace up before heading out the door. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Shoe benches with hidden compartments keep footwear out of sight. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 To make these, cut the tubes to the height of your drawer, and line them up inside to create different compartments for pencils, scissors, rubber bands, and other supplies. —Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 Across social media, travelers are sharing stories of being told space has run out, only to board and find empty compartments still available. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026 There’s also a dedicated laptop sleeve and two smaller compartments for valuables such as jewelry and spare books. —Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
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He was arrested outside the chambers.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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But almost all were drawn from the chambers of a small number of highly conservative lower-court judges.— Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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They’re kept incubated at a lower temperature than human cells — 18 degrees Celsius versus 37 degrees Celsius.— Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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The findings challenge previous assumptions about how the brain integrates new cells and repairs itself.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Sweeney’s scene reportedly featured her being dressed by Blunt’s character, who has risen the fashion ranks to head of Dior’s United States operation.— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago area ranks among the three worst metros in the nation for housing underproduction, behind New York and Los Angeles, according to a 2022 report from nonpartisan group Up for Growth, and the gap has not improved meaningfully since then.— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Airplane cabins are dry, which can lead to dry skin and eyes, headaches, and even dehydration.— Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Globally, the International Union for Conservation of Nature also classifies polar bears as vulnerable.— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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The agency classifies it as a superfund site, meaning the area may be contaminated with hazardous materials.— Mark Prussin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Starting about the time hardwood trees sprout buds and baby foliage (or shortly after ice out in the North), crappies gather near the mouths of creeks, shallow bays, manmade canals, and marinas.— Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
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The resulting structure has the same rhythm of bays, and the same mix of solid and transparent surfaces as the original, while still being updated for today’s regulatory and environmental demands.— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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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
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Freeze ripe mango slices or cubes for up to six months.— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
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Oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper make a winning marinade that's wonderful on chicken, as well as on bread cubes and tomatoes.— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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