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
Four gargantuan tents were carved up into a maze of cubicles with cots, divided by seven-foot-high partitions meant to offer a measure of privacy for 500 families.
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Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In the 1970s, the space was divided into cubicles in which leftist guerrillas and their sympathizers were shocked and waterboarded to force them to reveal the whereabouts of fugitive comrades.
—Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Office spaces have swung on the proverbial pendulum from traditional cubicles to open floor plans in the 2010s.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Out of the cubicles, into the aisles Corporate workers at Home Depot are going to have to start getting their hands dirty.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024
No more awkward elevator conversations, no more underwhelming cafeteria lunches, no more stifling cubicles.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
During the design phase, an unplanned open space was introduced, intended to be a place where workers could gather and relax away from desks and cubicles.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
Walking past rows of empty cubicles, the 70-year-old real estate mogul sits down at a round table next to a desk cluttered with awards and piles of papers.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In the 1970s, the space was divided into cubicles in which leftist guerrillas and their sympathizers were shocked and waterboarded to force them to reveal the whereabouts of fugitive comrades.
—Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Office spaces have swung on the proverbial pendulum from traditional cubicles to open floor plans in the 2010s.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Out of the cubicles, into the aisles Corporate workers at Home Depot are going to have to start getting their hands dirty.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024
No more awkward elevator conversations, no more underwhelming cafeteria lunches, no more stifling cubicles.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
During the design phase, an unplanned open space was introduced, intended to be a place where workers could gather and relax away from desks and cubicles.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
Walking past rows of empty cubicles, the 70-year-old real estate mogul sits down at a round table next to a desk cluttered with awards and piles of papers.
—Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicles
Noun
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There is a constant need for new donors, especially individuals from racial and ethnic minorities and the new research suggests that the lungs could be an important new source of these cells for transplants.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the measles virus can target and destroy these cells in your immune system, resulting in your immune system forgetting what to do when different things invade your body, hence the term amnesia.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tucked away in a valley at the foot of the Elk Mountains about 10 miles outside of Aspen, the estate consists of a 16,600-square-foot main home and seven guest cabins.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
4 Feb. 2025
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Although, as usual, all available cabins for the next cruise were sold out while the ship was still out to sea for this one, the wait list is still an open option here.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Packing cubes — and compression packing cubes, in particular — are the best way to keep your suitcase organized and cut down on bulk.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Cubicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubicles. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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