Thesaurus results for CHESTS

chests

noun

plural of chest

as in lockers

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 chests The players have to figure out how to open the chests, each of which contains part of a code. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 People with very hairy chests might need enough hair shaved off to allow the pad to stick. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 We are desired and judged, we are measured by the thickness of our thighs, size of our chests, sparkle in our grin. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 Flick and Deco are keeping their cards close to their chests. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Then, over the subsequent decades, the whole idea blew up and dozens of political slogans and messages were emblazoned across chests all over. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The flourishes are eclectic and include octopus lamps, tiger scatter cushions, bird cage hangings, and vintage Louis Vuitton chests alongside bookshelves stacked with some interesting reading options. — Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Three women lay passed out on the sidewalk, their chests slowly rising and falling, while fellow addicts stepped over them and dealers made sales. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Testers with fuller chests noted that the Spanx minimizer bra keeps the bust centered and lifted rather than pushing it outward, creating a more streamlined silhouette under clothing compared to some minimizers. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chests

Noun

Sheets of plastic had been place in the Great American Ball Park visiting clubhouse since the day before, attached to the ceiling with binder clips and folded up above the lockers, ready to be unfurled after the game for the Dodgers’ celebration.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
First, what used to be the back wall, where the offensive linemen sat, has been removed — an extension for the practice squad lockers that used to act like a median in the middle of the room.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of lockers

Noun

As the two older girls dig through bins and happily run around with their shopping bags, their stepmom peruses the shelves with her 4-year-old, Galya.

— Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Think about everywhere your phone ends up on a travel day, from airport security bins to tray tables and seatback pockets.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

Students, community members and local organizations teamed up to deliver 1,350 food boxes to residents in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills and Pontiac.

— Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
With their compact dimensions and ease of transport, the metal boxes are tailor made for tiny homes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of boxes

Noun

The space unfolds around trees far older than its walls, with trunks cutting through the floors and coffee planters surrounding the interior.

— Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
In design, New Balance partnered with Swiss furniture maker USM during Paris Fashion Week to create bespoke modular trunks for its latest and upcoming products.

— Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of trunks

Noun

During the day, patrons sip beer outside while chatting with friends or searching through crates of music.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Decorate the front porch by mixing heirloom pumpkins with potted mums, real candles in lanterns, and wood crates for height and variety, the designer suggests.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026