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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chests

Noun

The other is lockers that can quickly be exchanged between cars, though that increases wait times.

— Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Improvements will include a new energy-efficient white roof hosting a solar array, large glassy front windows, a community flex room, garden areas and new hold lockers and book drops, among other amenities.

— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of lockers

Noun

Copley says this could be window frames, doors, or any other entry points, as well as your indoor and outdoor garbage cans, compost bins, or anywhere else waste is located.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026
For bins, Basley recommends labels as a helpful reminder of what’s inside.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

The duties also apply to kraftliner, which is a strong paperboard, primarily used in the outer layer of cardboard boxes.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Bring in a big truck, show them a PowerPoint on how to build a car and allow the children to build their own cars from old shoe boxes.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026