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 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 Women slapped their heads with their hands in mourning, while men beat their chests in unison, a tradition observed at Shia Muslim funerals. — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026 According to the complaint, the scrolls had been tucked beneath clothing and textiles inside two chests. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 Mourners beat their chests rhythmically in the intense summer heat, the wails of women cutting through the noise as the body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was unveiled beneath a glass case at the Grand Mosalla. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Nervous system training is moving from clinical biofeedback labs onto everyday wrists, chests and phone screens. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 His death in an enemy attack plays into a powerful Shi'ite tradition of martyrdom and mourning, in which processions of flagellants beat their chests or backs. — Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Crowds of men rhythmically beat their chests in mourning, a common practice at Shiite funerals. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chests

Noun

The players themselves said that their favorite part so far was the zero-gravity recliners at their lockers.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
An industry analyst said, however, that Jetstar was the first to charge for use of the overhead lockers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of lockers

Noun

Check to see if schools and churches in your area have drop-off bins or take clothing by appointment.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Add word or picture labels (depending on your kids’ age) to storage bins and baskets to maintain a neat and organized space.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

Drop it off in person Regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, states have been working to educate voters about submitting ballots by mail earlier or returning them in drop boxes all year.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
In 2014, Taylor Swift sent select lucky fans holiday gift boxes with personalized notes.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of boxes

Noun

In a recent trial at Siemens’ electronics plant in Erlangen, a British start-up’s wheeled humanoid robot successfully handled warehouse crates using physical AI technology.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Store toys, pet crates, and office supplies elsewhere for a cleaner, more functional room.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 July 2026