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
The security service said the two people set fire to the train and some railway relay cabinets — boxes that contain equipment to control train movements — and also filmed the attack.
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Whereas there was a time in recent years when open shelving pretty much erased all upper cabinets, that's not how they're used in modern trends.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen, the sliver of surface between the bottom and top cabinets creates a unique opportunity to play even more—hence the ever-popular kitchen tile backsplash.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
What to Choose Instead of Open Shelving Open shelves are often used to create a spacious feeling in kitchens laden with visually heavy cabinets.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Inside, cabinets are crammed with Happy Meal toys from around the globe, offering surprising insights into regional preferences and pop culture trends.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The kitchen was remodeled with 42-inch white cabinets, an undermount sink, stainless appliances and a gas cooktop.
—Lesa Stuart, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Another is furniture-style cabinets, which can ground a room and give it architectural weight.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
As noted, those weights relate to the empty base models without any drawers, slides, cabinets or equipment.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Whereas there was a time in recent years when open shelving pretty much erased all upper cabinets, that's not how they're used in modern trends.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen, the sliver of surface between the bottom and top cabinets creates a unique opportunity to play even more—hence the ever-popular kitchen tile backsplash.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
What to Choose Instead of Open Shelving Open shelves are often used to create a spacious feeling in kitchens laden with visually heavy cabinets.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Inside, cabinets are crammed with Happy Meal toys from around the globe, offering surprising insights into regional preferences and pop culture trends.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The kitchen was remodeled with 42-inch white cabinets, an undermount sink, stainless appliances and a gas cooktop.
—Lesa Stuart, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Another is furniture-style cabinets, which can ground a room and give it architectural weight.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
As noted, those weights relate to the empty base models without any drawers, slides, cabinets or equipment.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
Noun
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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
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Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition, there are two walk-in closets.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the relatable thought of two of the best golfers in the world staring at their closets, wondering what to put on before a tee time, there’s a lot of earnings potential coming out of Fleetwood’s and Thomas’s situations.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Members’ lockers line the winding back hallway.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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Devices must be turned off and stored in lockers or pouches for the entire school day.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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