as in cupboards
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 cabinets
Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas, including basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages and cabinets.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Look in the garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Set a time to sort through your bathroom cabinets and toss expired cosmetics, medications, and more.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
For a relaxed aesthetic, give your kitchen a coastal style makeover with light blue cabinets, statement brass hardware, and visually light glass pendant lights.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The overhead cabinets feature a self-leveling design to keep contents from sliding or rolling around, allowing campers to keep all their dishes and provisions stored while driving.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Four spacious cabinets keep all your binge-watching essentials sorted, while cable management cut-outs keep the focus on your decor, not the array of cords.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Instead, move them into your cabinets or a pantry.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
For most of the year, Raymond works with a crew on bulky item pickups, clearing mattresses, cabinets and other large refuse from the streets.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Look in the garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Set a time to sort through your bathroom cabinets and toss expired cosmetics, medications, and more.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
For a relaxed aesthetic, give your kitchen a coastal style makeover with light blue cabinets, statement brass hardware, and visually light glass pendant lights.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The overhead cabinets feature a self-leveling design to keep contents from sliding or rolling around, allowing campers to keep all their dishes and provisions stored while driving.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Four spacious cabinets keep all your binge-watching essentials sorted, while cable management cut-outs keep the focus on your decor, not the array of cords.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Instead, move them into your cabinets or a pantry.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
For most of the year, Raymond works with a crew on bulky item pickups, clearing mattresses, cabinets and other large refuse from the streets.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
Noun
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Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fallen evergreen needles can be gathered and transformed into fragrant sachets that freshen up drawers, closets, or linen cabinets.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power tested the drinking water for contaminants, and environmental consultants tested the soil, HVAC systems, indoor air and surfaces including floors, desks and lockers.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The most central girls’ bathroom was on the first floor, at the back of the school, around the corner from the corridor of orange lockers that belonged to the lower schoolers.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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