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
In the absence of its president, the university’s daily operations will fall to members of Carter’s former cabinet, Johnson said, which includes a chief of staff, two executive vice presidents and seven senior vice presidents.
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Julie Carr Smyth, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Ensure everything is clean and dry before putting it away in your cabinet.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Governors are often good cabinet secretaries.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Yeah, the first big shakeup of his cabinet, Martha.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Julie Carr Smyth, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Ensure everything is clean and dry before putting it away in your cabinet.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Governors are often good cabinet secretaries.
—CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Yeah, the first big shakeup of his cabinet, Martha.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
Noun
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The prices may not be suitable, and this certainly isn’t to say the general manager who has always prized patience should suddenly empty out the cupboard all at once.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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For a multi-use product that can tackle everything from toilets to towels, look no further than your cupboard.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The record collection features rare Jimi Hendrix vinyl, and the walk-in closet conceals a fur coat and chain-link purse.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead of struggling to get your cane from the overhead bin or waiting for a flight attendant to get it from a plane closet for you, consider this folding cane that can fit under the seat in front of you.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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In May 2023, the actor’s engagement ring, wedding band, and electronic devices were taken from her locker within The West Hollywood EDITION hotel’s spa.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sitting at his locker with his elbow wrapped in ice, James expressed frustration with referees not calling a foul on the play that led to his injury.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Worn Clothing Do not fill your dresser drawers with garments that have seen better days to the point that they're torn or stained.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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In season four, Eric’s haunted by guilt, and SternTao employee Sweetpea spots the cuff links on Eric’s hotel-room dresser.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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