Thesaurus results for CHESTS

chests

noun

plural of chest

as in lockers

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 chests Others brought flowers, clutched to their chests. —

Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026 The shots came from Benjamin Cleveland and went directly into the chests of those two British officers. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch. —

Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Ossai is an undersized speed rusher with some length who uses an effective inside long-arm to get into tackles’ chests. —

Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 However, that has also led to most people only applying their products to their faces, instead of taking time to also apply products to their necks and chests as well. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 Beating chests also signals ongoing belief in Shiite principles. —

Robin Wright, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026 The second fragment of fabric (Tx2) lay in a large domestic house—also destroyed by fire—which contained six rooms lined with storage vessels and clay chests. —

Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026 Some walkers wore blue signs across their chests that displayed their motivations for participating. —

Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.

— Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.

— Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026