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
Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, vomiting, chest pain and weakness.
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
The report went on to say there was no trauma to Edara's head, mouth, chest, abdomen or back.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
That chest-burster moment bore into my soul.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Her death was ruled a homicide and was caused by stab wounds to the chest and neck, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
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Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
The report went on to say there was no trauma to Edara's head, mouth, chest, abdomen or back.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
That chest-burster moment bore into my soul.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Her death was ruled a homicide and was caused by stab wounds to the chest and neck, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
Noun
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That dense concentration of furniture blocked the views between certain lockers and spatially divided the room.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The condominium is located minutes from the village via shuttle bus and has a vast game room, hot tubs, and ski lockers big enough to hold our rental equipment from Venture Sports.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep extra pairs of shoes inside the compartments for easy access by the door, or add cube bins to hold accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves throughout fall and winter.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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New recycling bins in a lighter shade of blue will come later.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take off with a cardboard box of first editions and make a getaway?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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While seemingly more silly than scientific, here’s what a selection of some real-world objects and activities — like hot dogs, movie-going, pawn loans, cardboard boxes, camping and gas station snacks — can tell us about the state of the American consumer and broader economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Just over a week later, Celeste Rivas was identified as the individual in D4vd’s trunk, who had previously been reported missing since April 2024.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, the patches of skin behind the upper arms and on the trunk reveal that the reptile had powerful muscles for retracting its forelimbs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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