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
Then Matsui spiked a sweeper that bounced under the chest protector of catcher Martín Maldonado, plating a run and moving the Dodgers’ other baserunners into scoring position.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Victor Bautista was shot in the chest by a gunman wearing a reflective green construction vest outside of D’mi Muñeca Grocery on Trinity Avenue near E. 149th St. in Mott Haven at about 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Most importantly, the bra actually makes my chest look smaller.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 June 2025
This belt bag has an adjustable strap that can be worn across your chest or waist, and keeps your phone, wallet, and sunglasses within reach.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Victor Bautista was shot in the chest by a gunman wearing a reflective green construction vest outside of D’mi Muñeca Grocery on Trinity Avenue near E. 149th St. in Mott Haven at about 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Most importantly, the bra actually makes my chest look smaller.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 June 2025
This belt bag has an adjustable strap that can be worn across your chest or waist, and keeps your phone, wallet, and sunglasses within reach.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
Noun
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The interior key chain can be used to hold the key to your room or locker, and the clip-on wristlet strap can be attached to your day bag or carry-on.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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And during his solo moments at his locker before and after home games, Haliburton is reminded of beginnings and endings.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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This includes: Firewood stacks Garbage or recycling bins Patio furniture Playground equipment Large rocks or landscaping features 3.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
Noun
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A lot of people have a lot of stereotypical ideas of it and people put me, or put us, in this whole box of Latin America.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Bigge was leaning on the dugout rail — not far from the left-handed batter's box where Rutschman was stationed — when the ball hit the side of his face.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Remove Suckers and Water Sprouts Suckers growing from the base or trunk of a citrus tree are vigorous shoots that grow rapidly and produce lots of new leaves that attract citrus leaf miners.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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