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
That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
My preference is to kiss slowly down their neck, chest, abs, and start stimulating the surrounding area.
—Ian Kumamoto, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Surveillance video of the incident went viral online, showing a passenger seated behind her suddenly standing up and attacking her three times in the chest with a knife, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark followed 1,200 patients at high risk for ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) who already had tiny implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in their chests.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
My preference is to kiss slowly down their neck, chest, abs, and start stimulating the surrounding area.
—Ian Kumamoto, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Surveillance video of the incident went viral online, showing a passenger seated behind her suddenly standing up and attacking her three times in the chest with a knife, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark followed 1,200 patients at high risk for ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) who already had tiny implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) in their chests.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
Noun
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Kelley previously said investigators were searching the suspect's home, school locker, and phone.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steam was rising out of the hissing showers nearby, and there was Josh Allen slumped on a stool in front of his locker, looking like a club fighter from Jersey who had picked the wrong opponent for a payday.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of storage cubes on sale, like this $13 four-pack and this six-pack of cloth storage bins.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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The victim’s body was discovered in a bag inside a tote bin, KTVI reported.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their simple yet elevated styles and colors align with our sensibilities, and being able to infuse their sleepwear with our out-of-the-box illustrations felt completely natural.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rain drizzled down most of the day Friday and into the early evening, but before sunset, as Kansas City shredder Samantha Fish was unleashing on guitar, the clouds parted to make way for a vibrant, double rainbow that arched over the entire box canyon.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are four doors for access plus a trunk hatch, with the car's adult-sized occupants promised a fairly comfortable journey despite the limited external proportions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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