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
How to Clean Your Kitchen With Rubbing Alcohol The experts recommend using rubbing alcohol for everything from sticky countertop spills to grease splatter on cabinets.
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
There are conflicting statements from cabinet members.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
In February, after Duffy took the job in Trump’s cabinet, the couple bought another home, in Washington, D.C.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
Mi Tierra Food Truck, food truck, Palm Beach County
Routine inspection, three total violations, two High Priority violations
Six live roaches were in dry seasoning cabinets.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
There are conflicting statements from cabinet members.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
In February, after Duffy took the job in Trump’s cabinet, the couple bought another home, in Washington, D.C.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
Mi Tierra Food Truck, food truck, Palm Beach County
Routine inspection, three total violations, two High Priority violations
Six live roaches were in dry seasoning cabinets.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
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The burger was never refrigerated and spent most of its life in cupboards, garbage bags and sheds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Zeagoo Long-sleeve Button-down Shirt Every closet needs a crisp button-down, and this one balances classic tailoring with endless versatility.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 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,
31 Dec. 2025
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Use your mother's cherished silver tray to organize items on your dresser.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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