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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
Tucker doesn’t call attention to himself and doesn’t draw a lot of media to his locker.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Then turned to his wooden locker and emphatically knocked twice.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Another outing sporting the Charlotte Hornets’ uniform is complete, and Jusuf Nurkic sits at the stall in front of his locker, chatting it up while staring down at the iPhone that rests easily in the palm of his hands.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2025
Da Silva sat down in a chair at an adjacent locker.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Then turned to his wooden locker and emphatically knocked twice.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Another outing sporting the Charlotte Hornets’ uniform is complete, and Jusuf Nurkic sits at the stall in front of his locker, chatting it up while staring down at the iPhone that rests easily in the palm of his hands.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2025
Da Silva sat down in a chair at an adjacent locker.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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These classic vacuums are known for their huge dust bin capacities—ideal for cleaning the whole house in one fell swoop—as well as their powerful suction technology.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs, Rangers, and Athletics are three contending teams who could use a bargain bin reliever like Smith.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To avoid these issues, always store onions and garlic in a cool, dry, dark place like a pantry or cupboard.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Winner This week our winner is Specks, a cat who is known for liking unusual hiding spaces—his favorite spots are kitchen cupboards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hader unleashed a slider that started in the zone and ended in the right-handed batter’s box.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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On entry, the room looks like an Amazon warehouse, with boxes piled to the ceiling.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House The primary bath has a spa tub and walk-in closet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On a bluff in Pacific Palisades, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, sit the Eames House and workshop, their rectangular structures nestled between the trunks of century-old eucalyptus trees.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Apr. 2025
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Amidst clips of blooming flowers, ocean waves, and tree trunks, however, eagle-eyed well-wishers also noticed two dogs walking behind a man presumed to be William in the video.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instead, put them in your cabinets for neat and tidy organization, particularly for items that are notoriously hard to store.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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People who gather to toast the debut of a brand’s new drinks cabinet or teapot collection, and who can find endless ways to innovative lamps, have very different entry points into how best to dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Examination of his head and chest found no abnormalities, with a normal heart function and normal results for his abdomen.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Junior transfer punter Hunter Green (Northern Colorado) boomed a 61-yard punt during the workout, which earned a chest bump from a teammate.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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