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
Zwerner was shot in the chest and hand while sitting at a reading table in her classroom.
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The video shows a middle-aged man putting his arm around Sheinbaum, touching her chest, and attempting to kiss her.
—Cassandra Garrison, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Andres held her wrists and stabbed her three times in the chest — but Fariñas didn’t die.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The man then seemingly tried to touch her chest.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The video shows a middle-aged man putting his arm around Sheinbaum, touching her chest, and attempting to kiss her.
—Cassandra Garrison, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Andres held her wrists and stabbed her three times in the chest — but Fariñas didn’t die.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The man then seemingly tried to touch her chest.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
Noun
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cardoza was seen sitting on a bench after fleeing, removing his pants and throwing them in a garbage bin, which investigators were able to recover, Docks said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cordoza even went as far as removing his pants and tossing them in a garbage bin, Dox said, while Patterson removed his sweatshirt and sweatpants and stuffed them into his shorts, per the affidavit.—
Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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And don’t overlook L’Epicerie du Metropole, a petite pâtisserie and gourmet food shop that sells French pastries, handmade chocolates, and (when in season) gorgeous Metropole mooncake gift boxes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tissue boxes were brought to the families as the testimony began.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Foster wore a blue bikini set, while Jackman selected a pair of floral swim trunks.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Sutton donned a navy blue bikini with a matching swim skirt, while Jackman rocked black-and-white swim trunks with a tropical floral design.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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