as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors
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Recent Examples of cabinet
That includes hundreds of kitchen deals on organizers to keep your cabinets orderly, small appliances to help save time with meal prep, and baking accessories.
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Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Four other Trump cabinet nominees also faced Senate confirmation hearings, including Rep. John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, Sean Duffy for the Department of Transportation, Chris Wright for the Department of Energy and Russell Vought for the Office of Management and Budget.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Some mold growth hot-spots in the home are fairly obvious—like cabinets under leaky kitchen sinks or along the sides of bathtubs and showers—due to the moisture and difficult ventilation in such spaces.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
The kitchen has built-in cabinets while the open-concept living room has ample space for a couch, a coffee table, and a dining room table.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Four other Trump cabinet nominees also faced Senate confirmation hearings, including Rep. John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, Sean Duffy for the Department of Transportation, Chris Wright for the Department of Energy and Russell Vought for the Office of Management and Budget.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Some mold growth hot-spots in the home are fairly obvious—like cabinets under leaky kitchen sinks or along the sides of bathtubs and showers—due to the moisture and difficult ventilation in such spaces.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
The kitchen has built-in cabinets while the open-concept living room has ample space for a couch, a coffee table, and a dining room table.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
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With only two seconds left to trade in the cupboard (their own and the Clippers’ in the 2025 draft), even those moves are limited.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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This is why unopened chicken broth can be stored in a cupboard and only needs refrigeration after opening.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Who doesn’t get that itch to wear a new addition to your closet for weeks straight?—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
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Oprah Winfrey’s been wearing the best comfy sweatshirt alternative — an oversized turtleneck — and I’m inspired to add multiple to my closet now.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
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Vengeance Most Fowl reportedly required over 40 shooting units, 30 animators and 30 set dressers and the secret to their success is patience and persistence.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Keeping your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom neat and free of clutter is all about staying on top of the mess by continually getting rid of items that are no longer serving you or your home.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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