as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors
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Recent Examples of cabinet
In his first cabinet announcement, the millionaire lawyer named Rodrigo Lara as his interior minister.
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CBS News,
29 June 2026
Look for tiny, low-emotion spaces like junk drawers, a laundry room drawer, or a bathroom cabinet for a space that can help start the process quickly and with minimal roadblocks.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Plus, the top of the cabinet offers ample room for a TV and decor.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
In Wood’s cabinet of 12 campus leaders, 50% are women.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cabinet
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Look for tiny, low-emotion spaces like junk drawers, a laundry room drawer, or a bathroom cabinet for a space that can help start the process quickly and with minimal roadblocks.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Plus, the top of the cabinet offers ample room for a TV and decor.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
In Wood’s cabinet of 12 campus leaders, 50% are women.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cabinet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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Kamal used to keep pickles, olive oil and other spices in a cupboard.
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There's also a walk-in pantry, a laundry closet with appliances, and a powder room featuring a custom pedestal vanity.
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Other pleasures are the fireplaces in the bedroom and living room (one wood burning, one decorative), original crown moldings, and the in-unit washer-dryer combo tucked away in a closet.
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Instead, his locker was cleared out by the time reporters entered the Yankees’ clubhouse, leaving Boone to answer for the ejection.
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The very pair from the game is still in Anunoby’s locker.
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Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff.
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While tent sites and RV stays are still part of the mix, many travelers come specifically for the glamping accommodations, which include rustic-chic canvas tents complete with two queen beds, a full-size futon, a coffee table, and a dresser.
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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