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
Interested in how the Senate voted on a judge or a MTA board member or a cabinet commissioner?
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Damien would go to Kohei’s studio every few months to try things, almost like a cabinet of wonders.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Don’t store items on top of the cabinets or allow the trash can or recycling bin to overflow.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Try an under-cabinet organizer like these clear storage bins with pull-out trays that make everything easy to see.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Damien would go to Kohei’s studio every few months to try things, almost like a cabinet of wonders.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Don’t store items on top of the cabinets or allow the trash can or recycling bin to overflow.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Try an under-cabinet organizer like these clear storage bins with pull-out trays that make everything easy to see.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cabinet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
Noun
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Antetokounmpo figures to have multiple teams in pursuit of his talents this summer, many of which will have far more draft assets in the cupboard to offer in a trade than Minnesota.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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While some operatives dragged whole items of furniture into the street — tables, chairs, cupboards, office supplies in boxes — others were tipping documents straight out of the second-floor windows.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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Coming down from the peak of the AIDS crisis, LGBTQ+ community members were fearful of coming out of the closet through the 1990s due to the ongoing stigma facing homosexuality.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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The Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace is one of those timeless, everyday pieces that works with almost anything in your closet.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Kansas City Royals rookie Beck Way showcased one of the game balls in his locker after Friday’s 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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My father told me that was on purpose, as any union member should be able to have a copy in a back pocket, a locker or a lunch box.—
John Vukmirovich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Making sure your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom are neat and tidy and free of clutter can feel like a full-time job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Check into a Bleu King and count the signature bowtie design motif on just about everything, albeit subtle, from dresser pulls to coat hooks.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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