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as in huts
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank
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as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
keeps her best china in a hutch in the dining room
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as in cages
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals
the owner took the rabbit out of the hutch so the children could pet it
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Recent Examples of hutches
Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Secondhand hutches and China cabinets are a fabulous way to bring new life to a room.
—Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Secondhand hutches and China cabinets are a fabulous way to bring new life to a room.
—Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hutches
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About two hours away, Hotel Nesslerhof, in Hohe Tauern National Park, offers more than 400 kilometers of hiking and biking trails through alpine meadows, lakes and traditional mountain huts.—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.—
Mogomotsi Magome,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From Italian cabinets to high-end finishes to the staging furniture (which is also for sale), everything speaks of luxury.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But about a third of those want to see everything, from the plain-but-clean room lined with cabinets and counters where the deceased are prepared for services, to the massive, gray crematory that looks similar to a metal shipping container.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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For 32 years, Cruz Monroy has walked the streets of a small town on the fringes of Mexico's capital with a tower of small cages filled with a rainbow of birds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tanks have been retrofitted with cages and mesh to deflect drone strikes.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chinese immigrants who arrived during the California gold rush and built the Central Pacific railroad were attacked and expelled from towns and mining camps across the American West.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Wearing a cockfighter’s cap, George gave us a tour of his chicken coops, taking out a bird for our inspection.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.—
Mogomotsi Magome,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, staff members converted closets into makeshift office space.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Hutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hutches. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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