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
Airbnb co-founder @jgebbia is working with @DOGE to digitize the government's antiquated retirement process — which is literally housed in 22,000 filing cabinets in a Pennsylvania cave.
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Hang them on interior doors, over your fireplace, or on mirrors, windows, bookshelves, cabinets and/or chairs.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
The ground floor walls are lined with ceiling-height cabinets that showcase some of Chanel’s more iconic bags as well as the latest new-season offerings.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While offices, bedrooms, mudrooms, and dining rooms are all popular spaces to use the hue, don't forget about the kitchen, where McCollum recommends painting the island or lower cabinets.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Some local manufacturers in their states want a duty of at least 100% on cabinets.
—Alicia Diaz, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Varying heights mean that some coffee machines fit better under cabinets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The gourmet kitchen features granite counters, custom cabinets and an 8-foot island, large enough to serve a buffet.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
In addition to serving its retail locations, Express Kitchens supplies cabinets for the country’s largest residential property developers such Toll Brothers and Winn Management, as well as Home Depot.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Hang them on interior doors, over your fireplace, or on mirrors, windows, bookshelves, cabinets and/or chairs.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
The ground floor walls are lined with ceiling-height cabinets that showcase some of Chanel’s more iconic bags as well as the latest new-season offerings.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While offices, bedrooms, mudrooms, and dining rooms are all popular spaces to use the hue, don't forget about the kitchen, where McCollum recommends painting the island or lower cabinets.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Some local manufacturers in their states want a duty of at least 100% on cabinets.
—Alicia Diaz, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Varying heights mean that some coffee machines fit better under cabinets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
The gourmet kitchen features granite counters, custom cabinets and an 8-foot island, large enough to serve a buffet.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
In addition to serving its retail locations, Express Kitchens supplies cabinets for the country’s largest residential property developers such Toll Brothers and Winn Management, as well as Home Depot.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
Noun
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Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.—
Sian Babish,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, and other celebs just kicked off cardigan season — and Amazon shoppers are following suit by adding this cute new sweater to their closets.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some sat sunken in the leather roller chairs in front of their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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These days, Ski-In is fully modern, offering online bookings, heated lockers, and top-tier gear.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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