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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
The minibar is a compelling decorative touch on its own, set inside a dedicated cupboard and features an array of local, gourmet snacks, antiqued wine and cocktail glasses, and an anniversary edition of the 1935 Illy espresso machine for your morning and afternoon coffees.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Probst notes the delay was also a simple matter of refilling the cupboard.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Leave them in a cupboard, checking every few days.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
For the most part, the couple prefers to salvage secondhand furniture, such as their cannonball rope bed and the 19th-century cupboard and settle bench the previous owners left behind.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Probst notes the delay was also a simple matter of refilling the cupboard.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Leave them in a cupboard, checking every few days.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
For the most part, the couple prefers to salvage secondhand furniture, such as their cannonball rope bed and the 19th-century cupboard and settle bench the previous owners left behind.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cupboard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
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This contains a breakfast bar seating area, quartz countertops, a deep farmhouse-style sink, shelving, and generous cabinetry, including a sizable pantry.—
Adam Williams
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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Make this dish mainly with pantry staples, and add the deliciously in-season green tomato.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The cabinet changes come on the heels of both a political pact, recently signed by parties with the prime minister, and the launching of the registration process for those seeking to run candidates in the next elections.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The 54-square-foot above-ground equipment area has four radios, four cabinets and a telco cabinet to be painted brown to match the surroundings.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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In such a more-is-more approach, classic crisp white shirts and those with big bows popped up as the essential pieces to have in the closet.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The bedrooms will be roomy and appealing with ample closet space, and will be ideal for children, adults, or guests.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday morning in the Rangers clubhouse, owner Ray Davis stopped by Josh Jung’s locker, engaged in a brief, but pleasant chat about cars.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hungry customers — or more often, delivery drivers — walk up to a digital kiosk, scan a code, and a locker pops open, revealing each order readied for pickup.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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