as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The spacious enclosed cabinet can store grilling tools and utensils, while the open shelving is ideal for outdoor-friendly dishes.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
With the city well behind its housing goals and high construction costs shelving efforts to build, San Jose is considering expanding financial incentives to spur the next wave of development projects.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Instead, Summers suggests using a shoe rack or open shelving to keep shoes nice and fresh and in good condition.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The spacious enclosed cabinet can store grilling tools and utensils, while the open shelving is ideal for outdoor-friendly dishes.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Amazon is quietly shelving its Blue Jay project months after introducing the robotic picking and stowing system in a South Carolina fulfillment center last October.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
With the city well behind its housing goals and high construction costs shelving efforts to build, San Jose is considering expanding financial incentives to spur the next wave of development projects.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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There are floor-to-ceiling porcelain slab walls, designer lighting, and architectural reveals that create the impression of floating walls and ceilings, while cabinetry throughout is crafted by the heritage Italian design and furniture company Pedini.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Carryboy opts to add cabinetry just inside the rear load doors for extra organization.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The central bank’s latest projections show interest rates remain unchanged for longer than previously expected, postponing cuts that had been pencilled in earlier this year.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Adding a couple of new, on-sale tops to your armoire is a quick and easy way to spruce up your collection in the early days of spring.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Place the extra layers on a bench at the foot of the bed, inside an open storage bench, or in an armoire or another cabinet that is deep and wide enough to hold bulky bedding.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The chamber is set to leave Washington for a two-week recess at the end of this week, but Thune has not ruled out delaying the break if the shutdown is not resolved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The driver was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing or delaying an officer, police said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The circular marble-top table now lives in her living room as a game table; the dresser is filled with blankets for guests; the red coffee cart sits in her kitchen.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
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Not with possessions—Malik’s crib, like mine, was a dresser drawer lined with blankets.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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