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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed
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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable
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Recent Examples of locker
House Bill 1128 would create a $200 tax credit for the purchase of gun lockers.
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Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
Some of the key concerns for the Public Works Department include having equipment stored outdoors year-round and that office space, lockers and restrooms at the current site are inadequate to serve existing and future staff, village officials said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
There is a 24-hour gym, a washer and dryer in each unit, two pools, 14 common areas, a clubroom with a kitchen, game room, dedicated lockers for packages and two dog parks (one for small dogs, one for big dogs).
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The weapons had been improperly removed from administrative lockers in the Dallas Police Department’s southeast patrol division.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
Some of the key concerns for the Public Works Department include having equipment stored outdoors year-round and that office space, lockers and restrooms at the current site are inadequate to serve existing and future staff, village officials said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
There is a 24-hour gym, a washer and dryer in each unit, two pools, 14 common areas, a clubroom with a kitchen, game room, dedicated lockers for packages and two dog parks (one for small dogs, one for big dogs).
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The weapons had been improperly removed from administrative lockers in the Dallas Police Department’s southeast patrol division.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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While visiting the Goodwill Outlet bins in Portland, Oregon, Nick Lafrenz, 29, was surprised to find a professional popcorn maker, the likes of which would be used in movie theaters or hospitality locations.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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But, my son made a business out of washing garbage bins (a task most of us aren’t willing to do).—
Todd Nordstrom,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set Add classic beauty to your china cabinet, cupboard, or tablescape with this lovely dinnerware set.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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The kitchen, its cupboard doors ajar and drawers scattered about, was a dull mess.—
C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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According to data from Cognitive Market Research, the size of the global blind box toys market is estimated at $14.25 billion in 2024, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent from 2024 to 2031.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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While big box giants jump on the NA boom, mom-and-pop shops prioritize community with a personal touch.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 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
Noun
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Yes, a front trunk, where an internal combustion engine would normally be.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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This philosophy extends to the viral Baller trunks, which were based on a 1970s photograph of basketball legend Larry Bird.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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Officers saw Washington, stabbed in the chest, through a locked screen door lying on the floor.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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The unidentified driver reported that something flew through his windshield and struck him in the chest, according to Lyndsey Lantz with the Los Angeles Fire Department.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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