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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
Her mother divorced him in 1949, and the children grew up worrying about eviction notices and empty cupboards.
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Kim Severson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Suddenly, Riley has a bevy of options on his hands for his 2025 offense, a crowded room brimming just a month after Joyner’s departure left the cupboard thin.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
The closet-turned-kitchen was outfitted with a portable stovetop, two cupboards, and a sink.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
With only two seconds left to trade in the cupboard (their own and the Clippers’ in the 2025 draft), even those moves are limited.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kim Severson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Suddenly, Riley has a bevy of options on his hands for his 2025 offense, a crowded room brimming just a month after Joyner’s departure left the cupboard thin.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
The closet-turned-kitchen was outfitted with a portable stovetop, two cupboards, and a sink.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
With only two seconds left to trade in the cupboard (their own and the Clippers’ in the 2025 draft), even those moves are limited.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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These included common proteins and pantry items, as well as fragile and soft ingredients.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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An unopened jar of any type of peanut butter will last 6 to 9 months in your pantry.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of shoppers gave the cabinet perfect reviews, calling out the quality design and ample storage space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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Yet even that rare bright spot in relations couldn’t fully escape the shadow of distrust and animosity between the two countries – sentiments that some fear will only deepen now that President Donald Trump is back in the White House with a cabinet staffed with China hawks.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Hide in harder spots like closets, behind curtains, or under blankets.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each guest bedroom has a walk-in closet and private bath, while the palatial primary suite has its own seating area and a vast, spa-like bathroom.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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