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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
The reporters also provided the FBI with information about a storage locker along with the code number that Manafort had in Virginia which the FBI later raided.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Matthew, 48, is accused of removing narcotics, including cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, from an evidence locker in the county prosecutor’s office at least nine separate times between January 2019 and November 2023.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
One afternoon here in spring training, Lee sits at his locker in the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse, still a little wide-eyed at how all this has worked out.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The Flower sat at his locker with his head down for a good 30 seconds before noticing that someone was standing beside him.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Matthew, 48, is accused of removing narcotics, including cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, from an evidence locker in the county prosecutor’s office at least nine separate times between January 2019 and November 2023.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
One afternoon here in spring training, Lee sits at his locker in the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse, still a little wide-eyed at how all this has worked out.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The Flower sat at his locker with his head down for a good 30 seconds before noticing that someone was standing beside him.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
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Keep in Mind One of the clear bins arrived chipped and the price seems high for a metal system.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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One renter in a one-bedroom in a pricey new Carroll Street building stuffed the vestibule outside her apartment with a shelving system to contain dozens of shoes and a foam roller, while lining the stairwell leading to the roof with a tower of plastic bins and suitcases, a folding chair, and bags.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some observers believe the initial raiding of the aid cupboard was an attempt to curry favor with the Trump administration, following its even more extreme demolition of aid.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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An antique cupboard, like the one pictured here, is a nostalgic piece that conveniently houses towels, toilet paper, and extra toiletries.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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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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Biographers have often portrayed af Klint as the lone artistic force behind her work, but Almqvist, who found Cassel’s notebooks in an unmarked box, has another perspective.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, among my packed closet, there’s one matching set in particular that has quickly become my go-to pick.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Not only is it steeply discounted, but each rack accommodates up to seven caps for a total of 14 hats now perfectly organized and ready to be stored in a closet or on a vanity.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Mar. 2025
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Either enjoy the look of the trunks from the window as the palm grows taller or give it a new home.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Authorities found internet searches for chloroform on her computer and traces of chloroform and human decomposition in the trunk of her car.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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While Israelis of different backgrounds largely banded together as Netanyahu established a wartime cabinet, Fink argued that the atmosphere of unity has waned as protesters accuse the Israeli premier of executive overreach.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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On the contrary; the team has consolidated its position as the most consistent national team on the planet and added another Copa America title to the trophy cabinet.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The vest has two water-resistant chest pockets to store your smartphone or other small items.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Ark of the Covenant is a legendary chest said to hold the tablets with the Ten Commandments.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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