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
McAfee, not fully grasping why people would want to drink milk that was unpasteurized, nonetheless went to his silo, filled half-gallon containers and packed them in ice chests.
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Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Before more recent warmup games, the Iran team stood with their right hands across their chests during the anthem.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
And those proudly showing off their hairy chests, and pimply backs, scars from surgeries and stretch marks from a life well lived.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
With their bright orange chests and cheerful songs, robins are often seen as one of the first signs of spring, but these familiar birds can visit your yard long after the season changes.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
In Housewives’ land, the women air-kiss one another, keeping their cards close to their chests, using nastier pieces of gossip as individual bullets, ready to fire when necessary.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Antique chests are another versatile estate sale find.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Before more recent warmup games, the Iran team stood with their right hands across their chests during the anthem.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
And those proudly showing off their hairy chests, and pimply backs, scars from surgeries and stretch marks from a life well lived.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
With their bright orange chests and cheerful songs, robins are often seen as one of the first signs of spring, but these familiar birds can visit your yard long after the season changes.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
In Housewives’ land, the women air-kiss one another, keeping their cards close to their chests, using nastier pieces of gossip as individual bullets, ready to fire when necessary.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
Antique chests are another versatile estate sale find.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chests
Noun
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Their lockers on the road are right next to each other, no matter the arena.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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People in Manhattan live in lockers that sometimes have a toilet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Overflowing Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Overflowing trash cans and recycling bins are a cause of stagnant energy, which Roynon explains creates emotional and practical blockages in the home and in other areas of life.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Try an under-cabinet organizer like these clear storage bins with pull-out trays that make everything easy to see.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Since the thefts, several victims have installed lock boxes for their packages, and one homeowner reported plans to install a fence.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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These tubes serve as stabilizing cables that allow flexible fibrous trunks to withstand hurricane-force winds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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The Mazda went past Chrysler Drive, not far from Street De Ville, passing old trees with English ivy climbing their trunks.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Eventually, a wharf employee noticed one of the crates was leaking an oily substance.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Chests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chests. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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