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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 Netflix series showed the killer finding a chainsaw in a cupboard in the asylum and using it to kill Nurse Noz in Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Our cupboards will be all set for a while.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Our cupboards will be all set for a while.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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Wallace’s responsibilities as a bookkeeper included coordinating efforts to feed homeless people and helping to host a food pantry, Hughes said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Our partner pantries consistently report longer lines and more first-time visitors during this time of year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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McVie herself established very elegant foundations, opting for herringbone flooring, marble fireplaces, and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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The deal received Israeli government backing after Witkoff and Kushner pressed Netanyahu’s cabinet to accept it during a presentation earlier this month.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Brett Davis / Imagn Images Tony Vitello could be poised to trade out his closet for a different shade of orange.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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There’s a walk-in closet and large bathroom with both a shower and bathtub.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many members of the Chargers’ defense sat quietly in front of their lockers while their teammates celebrated after beating Miami.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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On the day before the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade in February, Isaiah Rodgers packed his locker at the team facility after invigorating a career that had almost been gambled away.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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