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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The compartments are deep enough to actually hold things upright, and the material wipes clean without absorbing odors from the spatulas and wooden spoons cohabitating within.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Convenient compartments ensure there's no guesswork when building a meat-and-cheese board.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 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
Noun
Handy individuals can also transform existing cabinets into hidden compartments.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
The compartments are deep enough to actually hold things upright, and the material wipes clean without absorbing odors from the spatulas and wooden spoons cohabitating within.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Convenient compartments ensure there's no guesswork when building a meat-and-cheese board.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
Noun
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During the first days of session, in both the House and Senate chambers a Republican announced that a sportsmen’s caucus would be meeting soon for breakfast, and that Cunningham would join them.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the last few weeks, Congress has repeatedly debated pressing national issues at night — leading to confusion and turmoil in both chambers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rather than crawling through the living room doggie door, Maxwell sleeps in one of the former cells, with easy outdoor access, and his own garden.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Researchers say the findings could have broader implications for science, including studies on how cells resist damage from ice crystals and radiation over time.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Phillies fired Thomson as the team ranks last or in the bottom part of the league in several statistical categories, like run differential, ERA, batting average and OPS, largely with the same roster as the previous four seasons.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While at Penn State, Trautwein, a former All-SEC performer for the Gators, recruited Miller out of Anna, Texas, as well as Hiller, who hails from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and ranks as the nation’s top interior line prospect.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Construction on a controversial project to put tiny sleeping cabins for homeless individuals in Lemon Grove is schedued to begin Monday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility Without ramps, or even a solid path between the cabins and communal areas, getting around will be a challenge for less-mobile people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The American Cancer Society has also expanded its guidelines and no longer automatically classifies someone who quit smoking more than 15 years ago as low-risk.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 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
Noun
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Its internal weapons bays can carry up to four Blackbeard missiles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The fire had reached nearby bays and swamps, which contributed to the challenging firefighting conditions.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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The key to traveling light is the right set of packing cubes.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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To revive wilted lettuce, fill a large bowl with cold water and a layer of ice cubes.—
Alyssa Sybertz,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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