compartments 1 of 2

noun

plural of compartment
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of compartment
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
Noun
The top choice, Zone Tech’s Three-Pocket Mesh Storage Net, features multiple compartments for organizing your belongings. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Five men pleaded guilty in federal court this month to smuggling millions of dollars worth of cocaine from the Dominican Republic to South Florida hidden in compartments on sport fishing boats. — David Goodhue august 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 The fashion house also created a full wardrobe and travel kit for the car, including a leather racing jacket, driving shoes, gloves, a helmet, and luggage shaped specifically for its storage compartments. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026 Police described the suspect's vehicle as a white utility‑style work truck with four doors and side storage compartments. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Once in position, the drones connected to the internet, reportedly using Russian SIM cards, and flew out of the trucks’ secret compartments. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 Their win led to them receiving a basket with a puzzle magnifying glass, roll-up mat and compartments to sort pieces. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The designer would rather see a shoe rack that offers closed compartments, offering a tidier display. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 Three roomy drawer compartments are tucked beneath the seat to organize gardening tools, pet toys, shoes, or extra outdoor diningware, while the bench comfortably seats two. — Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartments
  1. chambers
  2. groups
  3. cells
  4. ranks
  5. cabins
  6. classifies
  7. bays
  8. types
Noun
  • Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers, leaving relatively few seats vulnerable to determine control of Congress.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There are frigid cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and exorbitant supplements.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of chambers
Verb
  • Because humans can readily resolve patterns in motion — when points move in the same direction, the brain groups them into a unified whole — the moving dots appear as faint letters.
    — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of groups
Noun
  • According to the Cleveland Clinic, oligodendrogliomas are rare brain tumors that develop from cells that help support and protect neurons, accounting for about 3% to 4% of all brain tumors.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The use of rechargeable all-solid-state cells could also reduce the frequency of battery replacement.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cells
Verb
  • The company's flagship M3 model ranks 18th on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bryce Harper has hit 26 home runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranks
Noun
  • Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These new cabins are now designed as places to spend time rather than just endure long flights.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabins
Verb
  • In 2021, researchers analyzing EPA compliance data found that 17 of Puerto Rico’s 78 municipalities had systems the agency classifies as serious violators.
    — Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, the state of Illinois recently passed a bill, SB3484, that classifies and regulates micromobility devices such as e-scooters.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of classifies
Noun
  • The cutting arena at Bosque Ranch also has editing bays, where Sheridan and his team put together shows.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the bigger story sits inside the facility’s simulator bays.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bays
Verb
  • And there is the other bio—the one ChatGPT writes when a prospect, a reporter, a board director or an acquirer types the name into the prompt box.
    — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Velin then types in the make and the color of the vehicle and prints the paper ticket on a portable printer.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Definition of types

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“Compartments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compartments. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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