as in locker
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a chest containing almost every tool that the home do-it-yourselfer is likely to need
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Recent Examples of chest
Carter recommends styles with less coverage, while Al-Khalil says softer cups tend to contour more naturally to smaller chests than stiff molded padding.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 May 2026
Parts of SpaceX, as the company looks to raise as much as a mammoth $80 billion in its IPO, remain close to the chest.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 May 2026
First responders performed chest compressions for five minutes before shocking her heart, which revived her.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Isaiah Freeman, 34, was stabbed in the chest near Seaview Ave.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 May 2026
Parts of SpaceX, as the company looks to raise as much as a mammoth $80 billion in its IPO, remain close to the chest.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 May 2026
First responders performed chest compressions for five minutes before shocking her heart, which revived her.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Isaiah Freeman, 34, was stabbed in the chest near Seaview Ave.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
Noun
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Merrill goes deep Merrill stood in front of his locker and began his postgame comments with one word.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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If lockers are long gone, then naturally, Poveromo adds, so are print books.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Do not place the plant in the trash or a compost bin.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Keep Trash Closed The outdoor trash can be another source for food that needs to be sealed tightly and moved indoors to prevent squirrels from scrounging in the bins.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Ballots have been mailed to voters, and drop boxes are open to receive them.—
Jenny Gathright,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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In the summer, have your lunch out on the terrace, where the views are of the blue waters of the lake and the jewel-box villages on the opposite shore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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His rifle was propped up against its trunk.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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