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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 Rams will squeeze the numbers, which might leave their cupboard bare of Kupp in ‘25.
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Jay Paris, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The cupboards and stairs are painted in Beverly by Farrow & Ball, the wall in Kittiwake.
—Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2025
Ford’s addition helps restock the cupboard at the position, after Minnesota had a couple running back commits flip to other programs late in the cycle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2025
Her mother divorced him in 1949, and the children grew up worrying about eviction notices and empty cupboards.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jay Paris, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The cupboards and stairs are painted in Beverly by Farrow & Ball, the wall in Kittiwake.
—Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2025
Ford’s addition helps restock the cupboard at the position, after Minnesota had a couple running back commits flip to other programs late in the cycle.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2025
Her mother divorced him in 1949, and the children grew up worrying about eviction notices and empty cupboards.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
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Heartland Health Alliance had told employees earlier this month that its two clinics would close Feb. 26, and the organization’s food pantry locations, in Edgewater, Garfield Park and Grand Crossing, would close Feb. 22, Brieschke said.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Get inspired with organization solutions, including stunning shoe cabinets, stylish makeup organizers, best-selling pantry shelves, collapsible closet bins, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If there's just too much stuff to address at once, tackle one drawer or cabinet at a time.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Buckler eventually transitioned to production and would go on to become a carpenter, building cabinets and other furniture.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Check for any stains or odors before putting them away in your closet until your next wear.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Refresh your closet while saving big during the Nordstrom Cold Weather sale.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pronger made his way to the locker of Blues defenseman Colton Parayko on Saturday morning.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ryne Stanek brought loaves of bread baked by his wife Jessica on Friday, leaving them in the lockers of some of his teammates.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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