Thesaurus results for CABINET

cabinet

noun

ˈkab-nit

Definition of cabinet

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 Once inside, the burglar sends in a robotic assistant that races through the rooms, checks drawers, copies keys, locks cabinets and writes a demand note asking for money to unlock the data. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Britain's Monster Raving Loony party, led for decades by the late Screaming Lord Sutch, also often stands candidates in seats of prime ministers and cabinet members. — Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 10 July 2026 Several heads of state gave speeches, and most governments – including France, Japan, and India – sent an ambassador or cabinet minister. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026 The walls were decorated in tans, light browns and shades of gold, with plenty of brown wooden paneling, cabinets and credenzas. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabinet

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Noe’s wife lifted the smaller children onto the table; the larger ones got themselves up on cupboards.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Additionally, an adjacent staircase incorporates multiple drawers, nooks, and cupboards built into the wall.

— Adam Williams July 15, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Definition of cupboard

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Fisher, who led Florida State to victory in the final BCS National Championship Game in 2014 and coached Texas A&M from 2018-2023, is a closet Georgia football fan.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
The private primary suite serves as an ultimate retreat, complete with a fireplace, office, custom closet, glam room, and marble bath.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

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Access to another exit near the kitchen might also have been narrowed by shelving units and lockers, said Kittharath, who visited the scene Monday morning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Some sailings bring special guest photographers and photo instructors onboard, while some National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions even feature a gear locker where people can borrow and try out new equipment for a short time.

— Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

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Be sure to take advantage of these major markdowns on investment pieces like a bed frame, dresser, area rug, and more.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
The oldest French shirtmaker, Charvet got its start in 1838 on Paris’s Place Vendôme thanks to founder Joseph-Christophe Charvet, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte’s personal dresser.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

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