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
Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Weighing 1,400 pounds, the trailer features a queen-size sleeping area and a galley kitchen with upper cabinets, customizable pull-out drawers, sink, cooler and refrigerator options.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
On January 1, Trump will boost the tariff on cabinets to 50% and upholstered furniture to 30%.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Here, The Athletic compares the two clubs, looking at their trophy cabinets, wealth, global followings, squads and more.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Highlight features like white oak floors, soapstone countertops, walnut cabinets, and Venetian plaster walls that can help speak to the current trends and boost your sale price.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Presumably there are more appliances hidden in the cabinets too.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Finally de-clutter your cabinets and fridge with the help of handy containers from reputable brands like Rubbermaid and Oxo.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Weighing 1,400 pounds, the trailer features a queen-size sleeping area and a galley kitchen with upper cabinets, customizable pull-out drawers, sink, cooler and refrigerator options.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
On January 1, Trump will boost the tariff on cabinets to 50% and upholstered furniture to 30%.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Here, The Athletic compares the two clubs, looking at their trophy cabinets, wealth, global followings, squads and more.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Highlight features like white oak floors, soapstone countertops, walnut cabinets, and Venetian plaster walls that can help speak to the current trends and boost your sale price.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Presumably there are more appliances hidden in the cabinets too.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
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Kitchen The kitchen cabinets will mysteriously open and close on their own — with a Shadow Goblin hiding in one of the cupboards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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Some little kids view these closets and pantries as fun hiding places, but they can get injured or stuck inside them.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The apartment has four private terraces, two walk-in closets, and a private elevator.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
23 Sep. 2025
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Marte watches as assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez stops by the lockers, checking in with young players about times for taking on-field batting practice.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At Kathleen Lake, food and anything else that carries a scent like toiletries must be stored safely away from curious bears, and the park provides bear-proof lockers.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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