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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Gamify discovery: Blind boxes tap into emotion and curiosity, driving repeat purchases.—
Sylvana Quader Sinha,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Photos from the scene show the felines pressed against the front windshield of the van, with others found in cardboard boxes inside the vehicle.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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During an outing with Travis Kelce on June 28, Swift paired a flouncy white and pink houndstooth Balmain dress and nude Christian Louboutin sandals with a small nude trunk bag.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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The house’s history is on display, with some of the trunks dating back to the 1850s.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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