as in locker
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a chest containing almost every tool that the home do-it-yourselfer is likely to need
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Recent Examples of chest
While in a hospital bed selfie, the reality star's baby girl slept on her chest and looked cozy in a cream blanket.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Hearing the dog bark, the 11-year-old boy got his father’s gun and accidentally shot his sister, 9, in the chest.
—John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
While every single Dahl has something to get off of his or her chest, they’re not gathered there for one special or one final Christmas.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Either way, the long sleeve bodysuit offers medium compression that provides slight contouring all around—in the chest, mid-section, and even the arms.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Hearing the dog bark, the 11-year-old boy got his father’s gun and accidentally shot his sister, 9, in the chest.
—John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
While every single Dahl has something to get off of his or her chest, they’re not gathered there for one special or one final Christmas.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Either way, the long sleeve bodysuit offers medium compression that provides slight contouring all around—in the chest, mid-section, and even the arms.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
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Hundreds of Berkeley’s roughly 844 unsheltered residents access services through the Dorothy Day House each day – services such as warm meals, showers, clean clothes, storage lockers, housing support, job training and a safe bed to sleep.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Today, officers searched storage lockers, trash cans, storm drains and more in the hunt for the bag which could provide crucial evidence.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Murphy suggests placing your wrapping paper bin in the corner of a closet along with stacking bins that house other wrapping supplies like bows, tissue paper, tags, and more.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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While this one hasn’t been debunked, Pattinson reputation for spinning late-night tales but this in the highly unlikely bin.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Many big box hardware stores, such as Lowe’s or Home Depot, will take batteries.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dean’s project, in fact, was inspired by a particular box, made in 1961 by Robert Morris.Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead, look for lightweight folding ones that can be tucked away in the trunk.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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After one particularly challenging transcontinental flight with a diaper blowout and a toddler with motion sickness, my husband disembarked in foggy San Francisco wearing just swim trunks and a short-sleeve T-shirt.Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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