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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
Use it on the ceiling, in an alcove, or inside a cupboard for a fun, unexpected burst of joy.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Stand mixers with plastic bodies tend to be lighter-weight and easier to take in and out of cupboards.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
With only six picks going in and a cupboard bare of first-round possibilities, trading up didn’t make much sense in terms of adding depth to the roster.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Stand mixers with plastic bodies tend to be lighter-weight and easier to take in and out of cupboards.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
With only six picks going in and a cupboard bare of first-round possibilities, trading up didn’t make much sense in terms of adding depth to the roster.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
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Pots simmered on the stove with paella, fruit rotted in bowls next to the junk mail, and the pantry was full of old rusted cans of strange unearthly edibles—bamboo shoots and snails in sauce and lemons floating in brine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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For more than five years, the Mālama Hawaiʻi program has encouraged visitors to support local communities—whether by volunteering at a food pantry, helping restore coastal wetlands, or participating in beach cleanups.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 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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Tatis, who is usually at his locker and willing to answer questions about whatever occurs in a game, had departed by the time the media entered the clubhouse Friday.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Nailed to start most games when fit, Dewsbury-Hall has goals, assists and set pieces in his locker.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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