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
If a person starts to experience warning signs such as chest pain, shortness of breath, a racing heart or palpitations, those should not be ignored.
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Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Paramedics found him with a knife wound to his chest.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Common symptoms of a cardiac event, like a heart attack, include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations and irregular heart rhythms, according to the AHA.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Paramedics found him with a knife wound to his chest.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Common symptoms of a cardiac event, like a heart attack, include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations and irregular heart rhythms, according to the AHA.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Maxlite 5 is incredibly lightweight, easy to maneuver, and perfectly sized to slide under your seat—no overhead bin battle required.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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The good news is that many grocery stores have plastic bag recycling drop-off bins near the front, such as at customer service.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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There was also one player in search of an out-of-the-box compromise.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some people posted the aftermath on social media that showed boxes of fireworks littered across the street with flames still active.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Small dogs can try out their winter wardrobes, particularly jackets that cover their trunk and undercarriage.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The tension builds immense pressure within the trunk.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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