Thesaurus results for CHEST

chest

noun

ˈchest

Definition of chest

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 Packers receiver Christian Watson returned to the game after suffering a chest injury while making a 53-yard catch in the second quarter, causing him to be taken to the hospital. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Kelker-Kelly’s wife, Allison Kelly, informed authorities the actor complained of pain in his left arm and chest while on the drive home from Spirit Airport, People reported. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen (hamstring), left tackle Garett Bolles (hip), safety Brandon Jones (hamstring) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (chest) are all listed as questionable. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 Kelker-Kelly reportedly had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chest

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Noun

The malicious system component silently installs apps that look like weather tools, app lockers and other everyday utilities.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The flatbed also include's side storage lockers and a long rear drawer for extra cargo space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of locker

Noun

The danger can begin when a battery is placed in a trash or recycling bin, Klein said.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026
And the city has removed many of the huge street-corner bins where Parisians are accustomed to dropping their empty wine and beer bottles.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of bin

Noun

Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and dry storage area.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Compliance can amount to little more than proof that boxes were checked, even when the experience itself can feel exclusionary.

— Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of box

Noun

The retail trifecta is completed by Palazzo Kiton, the brand’s headquarters on Via Pontaccio in the arty Brera district, geared at trunk shows and one-on-one appointments reserved for key customers.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Every songwriter has a trunk, and the trunk is full of songs that got tossed out of the show or were passed over when they were submitted or may have just not been finished.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of trunk

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