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
Today, there are hundreds of rejects packed in wood cabinets and cardboard boxes.
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Steve Hartman, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Inspectors noted droppings in cabinets, containers of coffee filters and open bags of caramel frappe powder, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
For shoes, Rosen points to tilting cabinets that are perfect for narrow passageways or clear shoe boxes for the bottom of a closet.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
After all, there are so many things to paint in a kitchen, from cabinets to walls to trim, and making a painting mistake after everything is installed in the kitchen can ruin the final look in the eleventh hour.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
Opt for plenty of cabinets in a small laundry room, Gorelick says, noting that basic supplies like detergent, stain remover, and more need somewhere to live.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
The kitchen includes custom Allmilmo cabinets, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The facility is 144,000 square feet filled with rows and rows of black computer cabinets, which are filled with microprocessors.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Compared with the lemon‑bright cabinets already installed, the difference is stark.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Steve Hartman, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Inspectors noted droppings in cabinets, containers of coffee filters and open bags of caramel frappe powder, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
For shoes, Rosen points to tilting cabinets that are perfect for narrow passageways or clear shoe boxes for the bottom of a closet.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
After all, there are so many things to paint in a kitchen, from cabinets to walls to trim, and making a painting mistake after everything is installed in the kitchen can ruin the final look in the eleventh hour.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
Opt for plenty of cabinets in a small laundry room, Gorelick says, noting that basic supplies like detergent, stain remover, and more need somewhere to live.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
The kitchen includes custom Allmilmo cabinets, quartz counters and stainless steel appliances.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The facility is 144,000 square feet filled with rows and rows of black computer cabinets, which are filled with microprocessors.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Compared with the lemon‑bright cabinets already installed, the difference is stark.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
Noun
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The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two closets in the hallway contained bags stuffed with fentanyl bricks and more than 1,000 glassine envelopes filled with the drug.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of Amazon shoppers are rounding out their spring closets with a breezy alternative to tight jeans.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Hornets might be clearing out their lockers Wednesday after a loss.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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The only lockers with equipment left in them belonged to Alexandre Carrier and Noah Dobson, the team’s only two right-shot defencemen, two players who were clearly not boarding that flight the team’s equipment staff was preparing for.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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