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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink
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Recent Examples of cupboard
The Lakers likely also will have to empty their cupboard of those first-round picks.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Crew service areas such as cleaning cupboards and access doors to service corridors can generate a steady stream of activity behind the scenes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The cupboards overflowed with cloth, ribbons, threads, paints, dyes, and watercolors.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Crew service areas such as cleaning cupboards and access doors to service corridors can generate a steady stream of activity behind the scenes.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The cupboards overflowed with cloth, ribbons, threads, paints, dyes, and watercolors.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
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The Warner Theatre hosts the distillery for VIP Room events and fundraisers, and A Tasteful Event, which benefits the FISH food pantry and shelter in Torrington, features food by local restaurants and vendors, including the Litchfield Distillery.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The pantry is currently serving more people than ever before, around double the number of households since before the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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On Monday, six lower-ranking ministerial aides quit, and several senior members of Starmer's governing cabinet urged him to set out a plan for his resignation and to hold a party leadership contest, according to The Guardian newspaper.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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There are even clever cabinets and shelves on sale now, perfect for adding more storage to a small kitchen or tight laundry room.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Insider tip The minibar is a delightful surprise, cleverly tucked inside the closet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Whatever your summer itinerary, a striped button-down shirt is one of those classic staples that deserves a spot in your closet.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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At his locker stall, with a crowd of reporters around him, Matt Boldy said this was a lesson.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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