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
Janelle Patton, owner of Lark Interiors in Dallas, Texas, says that the space behind the counter and under the upper cabinets, aka the backsplash zone, is often the perfect spot.
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Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Swap Out the Hardware All the designers agree that swapping out the hardware on your cabinets can instantly give your kitchen space a facelift.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Not only would the food in fridges and cabinets fall victim to their nightly raids, they could never be trusted around a gerbil or bird cage—and god forbid there’s a fish tank around.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Some species of carpet beetles may infest pantry cabinets if food products like cereal, rice, or flour—which can serve as a food source for larvae—are not properly sealed and stored.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Up a twisting staircase, a private room bathed in sunlight houses two freestanding oak cabinets laced with intricate ironwork.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Her social media posts also show a walk-in closet and dressing area featuring a large ottoman and floor-to-ceiling glass cabinets which showcase a massive sneaker collection.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Fernandez Bibeau’s portfolio as parks commissioner, effective June 1, will include integrating green infrastructure into the city’s broader open space strategy and strengthening coordination across cabinets to advance the city’s climate goals.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
The pull-out mechanism brings items at the back of cabinets forward for easy access.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Swap Out the Hardware All the designers agree that swapping out the hardware on your cabinets can instantly give your kitchen space a facelift.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Not only would the food in fridges and cabinets fall victim to their nightly raids, they could never be trusted around a gerbil or bird cage—and god forbid there’s a fish tank around.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Some species of carpet beetles may infest pantry cabinets if food products like cereal, rice, or flour—which can serve as a food source for larvae—are not properly sealed and stored.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Up a twisting staircase, a private room bathed in sunlight houses two freestanding oak cabinets laced with intricate ironwork.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Her social media posts also show a walk-in closet and dressing area featuring a large ottoman and floor-to-ceiling glass cabinets which showcase a massive sneaker collection.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Fernandez Bibeau’s portfolio as parks commissioner, effective June 1, will include integrating green infrastructure into the city’s broader open space strategy and strengthening coordination across cabinets to advance the city’s climate goals.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
The pull-out mechanism brings items at the back of cabinets forward for easy access.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
Noun
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While some operatives dragged whole items of furniture into the street — tables, chairs, cupboards, office supplies in boxes — others were tipping documents straight out of the second-floor windows.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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The few items of pottery in the kitchen cupboards were handmade.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Old Coats And Scarfs Coat closets often contain jackets that no longer fit, broken umbrellas, and mismatched scarves and gloves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The jerseys on display hailed from several places, including players’ closets, museums and collectors scattered around the world.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Wyndham Clark made headlines last year by damaging lockers at the historic Oakmont Golf Club after missing the cut at the US Open.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Under current District 65 policies, elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use cellphones in classrooms and are expected to keep them in lockers or cubbies during the school day.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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