as in locker
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a chest containing almost every tool that the home do-it-yourselfer is likely to need
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Recent Examples of chest
The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
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Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
Jelly Roll has some things to get off his chest about his divorce.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 June 2026
According to police, Anthony pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before running away.
—Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Other images released Friday show a deep gash on Metcalf's chest with a forensic ruler placed beside the wound.
—Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price , Brooke Taylor , Jasmine Baehr , Brie Stimson , Kelsie Cairns , Reagan Schroeder, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
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Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
Jelly Roll has some things to get off his chest about his divorce.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 June 2026
According to police, Anthony pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before running away.
—Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Other images released Friday show a deep gash on Metcalf's chest with a forensic ruler placed beside the wound.
—Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price , Brooke Taylor , Jasmine Baehr , Brie Stimson , Kelsie Cairns , Reagan Schroeder, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
Noun
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The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Chicago Cubs major-league coach Jonathan Mota sat at Moisés Ballesteros’ locker Wednesday night and tried to help the youngster process the tough news.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The bin-like design ensures that your haircare essentials are secured in place but won’t retain excess moisture.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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To make the cardboard more appealing to composting worms, dampen and shred it before adding it to the bin, and combine it with another type of substrate, such as some garden soil or damp coconut coir.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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An unidentified man wearing blue basketball shorts and a Knicks hat was spotted in a video obtained by ABC News getting down on one knee, pulling out a red box and holding up a ring.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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About a third of that will be community hangars that can accommodate the largest business jets, while another third comprises box hangars for helicopters, turboprops, and small to midsize aircraft.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference -- and gnarled branches, the Major Oak was believed to be about 1,200 years old, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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