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
Adult males are almost entirely orange with bright white chest and some green on the back, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology says.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Sanchez was trying to prevent two men from stealing a neighbor’s catalytic converter when one of them shot him in the chest, police said.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
The ideal necklines for the apple body shape are the ones that take attention away from the fuller midsection and that break up the chest vertically, such as the V-neckline.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
At the center of it all, John Summit — tanned, smiling, his shirt unbuttoned to a chest level that suggested a regular workout routine — threw up heart hands while manning the cockpit of CDJs before him.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Sanchez was trying to prevent two men from stealing a neighbor’s catalytic converter when one of them shot him in the chest, police said.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
The ideal necklines for the apple body shape are the ones that take attention away from the fuller midsection and that break up the chest vertically, such as the V-neckline.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
At the center of it all, John Summit — tanned, smiling, his shirt unbuttoned to a chest level that suggested a regular workout routine — threw up heart hands while manning the cockpit of CDJs before him.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
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The Flower sat at his locker with his head down for a good 30 seconds before noticing that someone was standing beside him.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Notable Because nothing gets past a good clubhouse attendant, a brown No. 91 jersey was hanging in Manny Machado’s locker on Friday morning at the Peoria Sports Complex.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Keep in Mind One of the clear bins arrived chipped and the price seems high for a metal system.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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One renter in a one-bedroom in a pricey new Carroll Street building stuffed the vestibule outside her apartment with a shelving system to contain dozens of shoes and a foam roller, while lining the stairwell leading to the roof with a tower of plastic bins and suitcases, a folding chair, and bags.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those who purchase a blind box item during the opening period will be able to enter a raffle for a chance to purchase a limited edition, U.K., exclusive Zimomo figurine.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
16 Mar. 2025
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Building a genuine culture of engagement is not about ticking boxes on an HR checklist but creating a workplace where excellence is the default state.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Close on either side were eerie woods flooded with shallow swamp water, the trees’ shaggy trunks festooned with air plants and the occasional ghost orchid.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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Aleksi drops his trunks underneath the water… and Laurie drunkenly pulls off her top!—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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