as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors
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Recent Examples of cabinet
At a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday Trump remarked to reporters that Americans can do without products from China.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
India’s cabinet committee on security, headed by Modi, met Wednesday.
—Prabhjot Gill, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Sean Fraser, a key Carney ally and a once and likely future Liberal cabinet minister, shot back at Poilievre, accusing him of adopting a Trumpian style of politics.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
The Emily cabinet has four doors and two inner shelves, and the top can be used to display decorative items.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
India’s cabinet committee on security, headed by Modi, met Wednesday.
—Prabhjot Gill, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Sean Fraser, a key Carney ally and a once and likely future Liberal cabinet minister, shot back at Poilievre, accusing him of adopting a Trumpian style of politics.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
The Emily cabinet has four doors and two inner shelves, and the top can be used to display decorative items.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
Noun
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Granted, that includes comedic stints by position players Miguel Rojas and Kiké Hernández, but that only proves how empty the cupboard can get.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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According to the outlet, dozens of people managed to exit the shop, while four hid in a cupboard.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Decades ago architects put bedroom closets on the other side of bathrooms.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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Fireplace tools are a little easier to accommodate, easily fitting into an entry closet, mudroom cabinet, or garage bin until they’re needed again.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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The lockers area will remain open for 30 minutes after the conclusion of the concert.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Gone are the days when gym bags were plain, bulky duffels that got squeezed into gym lockers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 May 2025
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Their vessels are akin to upscale perfume bottles, but these do more than sit pretty on your nightstand or dresser.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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The tapered block feet and rectangular shape are timeless for a dresser, and the rich brown wood’s visible grain has an old world feel.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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