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 vibration of jackhammers pounded in our chests and bulldozers appeared from canyon floor to rim, gutting the Subansiri and hauling away her bones.
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Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
The unnamed man told Jones not to shoot, but Jones shot again and hit Goins in the chest, according to the affidavit.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
In addition to working the abdominals, planks also strengthen the muscles in the arms, legs, chest and back, according to Healthline.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
The bra featured clusters of the stone to cover up her chest, but added a fun flair with the addition of dangling stones that hung off of the cups of the bra.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
The unnamed man told Jones not to shoot, but Jones shot again and hit Goins in the chest, according to the affidavit.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
In addition to working the abdominals, planks also strengthen the muscles in the arms, legs, chest and back, according to Healthline.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
The bra featured clusters of the stone to cover up her chest, but added a fun flair with the addition of dangling stones that hung off of the cups of the bra.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for chest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
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Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
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Players milled about, going from the kitchen to the shower to their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Officers were shooting flash-bangs and less-lethal munitions, while the protesters tried to erect a barrier with recycling bins.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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One cool option is to create bins automatically based on face recognition.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2025
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According to Opta, Madueke had more touches (12) than any other player in the opposition’s box, completed the most dribbles (three), and finished joint-first in duels won (seven), alongside Jude Bellingham and Dan Burn.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Fever assistant Austin Kelly — who acted as head coach Saturday in the stead of Stephanie White, who was away from the team for personal reasons — remembered watching the Bulls on box TVs in hotel rooms while traveling with his AAU team during the ’90s.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Lil Cory sound like he was born to be selling CDs out of the trunk of his Impala in a Chipper Jones jersey.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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This fire pit is ideal for transporting in the trunk on camping trips, tailgating adventures, beach excursions, or as an outdoor centerpiece in your own backyard.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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