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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink
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Recent Examples of cupboard
Downstairs, the eat-in kitchen sports concrete countertops and old-fashioned cupboards, while the library includes a Federal-style fireplace mantel and a window that looks out to the yard.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The fast-moving snowball stands to drive up prices on almost every single item in U.S. families’ cupboards.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Their cupboards are no longer empty, with The Athletic’s No. 5 NHL prospect pool.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
There were so many jammed into a single apartment that the canines were found cowering in closets and kitchen cupboards, said officials from Animal Care Centers of NYC, which rescued the animals with the ASPCA.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The fast-moving snowball stands to drive up prices on almost every single item in U.S. families’ cupboards.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Their cupboards are no longer empty, with The Athletic’s No. 5 NHL prospect pool.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
There were so many jammed into a single apartment that the canines were found cowering in closets and kitchen cupboards, said officials from Animal Care Centers of NYC, which rescued the animals with the ASPCA.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cupboard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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Those attending the concert should bring one or more grocery bags of non-perishable food items, toiletries and in-season clothing items to donate to the pantry, organizers said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The discounts will run from today through Labor Day, giving shoppers plenty of time to stock their freezers and pantries.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Be sure cabinet hardware selections don’t clash or compete with other finishes in the room, including other hardware, lighting, or fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a song that says, go up into the higher room and just go into the closet and have a conversation with God.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Georgia’s son Austin, who was playing hide-and-seek and hiding in the closet of Tom’s room, witnessed his mom smother Tom with a pillow.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Players milled about, going from the kitchen to the shower to their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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