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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 shelf-stable stars that make mealtime prep a breeze
Spice up your cupboard!
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.
—Marni Jameson, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Brown sugar also lends flavor, depth, and moisture to baked goods of all kinds, and my grandmother always kept a big jar tucked into her cupboard.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Going forward, the draft cupboard is full for the Kings, who recently came in at No. 8 on ESPN’s list of the NBA’s best draft asset rankings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.
—Marni Jameson, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Brown sugar also lends flavor, depth, and moisture to baked goods of all kinds, and my grandmother always kept a big jar tucked into her cupboard.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Going forward, the draft cupboard is full for the Kings, who recently came in at No. 8 on ESPN’s list of the NBA’s best draft asset rankings.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cupboard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
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Outfitted with ceiling-height custom cabinetry, soapstone counters, and beautiful brass hardware, the pantry is quietly luxurious while still practical enough for everyday use.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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The bases are very easy to make but do include some ingredients that may not be sitting in your pantry, like nonfat dry milk powder, light corn syrup and xanthan gum.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Their culture of consistent excellence has earned the airline a cabinet full of industry awards that other carriers can only dream of.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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One of the elders rose from the church’s woven mats, walked to a small cabinet of lacquered wood, lifted its lid, and produced a large Israeli flag: this was the messenger’s gift.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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There was Patrick, 35, a gay man raised in Staten Island who had recently rediscovered old home videos of him performing in drag as a young boy before years in the closet robbed him of this confidence.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Check for signs of eggs and larvae in your carpet, upholstery, and closets.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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The interior key chain can be used to hold the key to your room or locker, and the clip-on wristlet strap can be attached to your day bag or carry-on.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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And during his solo moments at his locker before and after home games, Haliburton is reminded of beginnings and endings.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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