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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 cupboard is bare at receiver with just Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, so the Chiefs are desperate for some help there.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The clever cupboard is made of natural wood with four adjustable shelves and is available in various grains, like dusty gray oak and ivory.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
For a multi-use product that can tackle everything from toilets to towels, look no further than your cupboard.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The clever cupboard is made of natural wood with four adjustable shelves and is available in various grains, like dusty gray oak and ivory.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
For a multi-use product that can tackle everything from toilets to towels, look no further than your cupboard.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cupboard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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Food pantries rarely offer mobile options, and SNAP cannot be used for home deliveries.—
Beth Shapiro,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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During the tail end of the pandemic, those mandates helped keep food banks and food pantries stocked with product – everything from fresh veggies to proteins to dairy.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Guitar and bass players can plug in and choose from 25 instrument-specific amps and cabinets with several microphones, along with 35 separate stompboxes and a handy tuner.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The coach often looks at those basketball stickers affixed over a block M at each player's locker.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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