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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink
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Recent Examples of cupboard
The rhyming tale of Old Mother Hubbard and her hungry (and quite theatrical dog) continues for many more verses after the empty cupboard revelation.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
But the cupboard is far from bare as senior outfielder Liam Arsich (Toledo) and senior infielder/pitchers Luke Mensik (Xavier) and Jack Dykas (Wisconsin-Parkside) take control.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
If the Cowboys lose him next month, the cupboard is quite literally empty.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The best sports watches have heart rate reader tech good enough to make most of us consign chest straps to the back of a cupboard.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
But the cupboard is far from bare as senior outfielder Liam Arsich (Toledo) and senior infielder/pitchers Luke Mensik (Xavier) and Jack Dykas (Wisconsin-Parkside) take control.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
If the Cowboys lose him next month, the cupboard is quite literally empty.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The best sports watches have heart rate reader tech good enough to make most of us consign chest straps to the back of a cupboard.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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Give your home, porch, and pantry a spring upgrade with these budget-friendly deals.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Check your fridge and pantry for these items, listed below.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While Israelis of different backgrounds largely banded together as Netanyahu established a wartime cabinet, Fink argued that the atmosphere of unity has waned as protesters accuse the Israeli premier of executive overreach.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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On the contrary; the team has consolidated its position as the most consistent national team on the planet and added another Copa America title to the trophy cabinet.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the closet, in the drawer, in the ceiling looking down.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
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However, among my packed closet, there’s one matching set in particular that has quickly become my go-to pick.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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They’re gone now, their lockers empty and their promise still untapped.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Players routinely leave their cell phones at their lockers to charge between trips to the field, the restroom, the gym, or the cafeteria.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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