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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 trailer starts out by showing Harry living in his cupboard room under the stairs at the Dursleys’ home.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Many of the stars from Class 4A sectional champion graduated, but the cupboard is far from bare.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The cupboard is bare at receiver with just Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, so the Chiefs are desperate for some help there.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Many of the stars from Class 4A sectional champion graduated, but the cupboard is far from bare.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The cupboard is bare at receiver with just Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, so the Chiefs are desperate for some help there.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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French doors lead to the gardens and stone walls at the rear of the Mansion, while a butler’s pantry and dry bar, with its extensive additional cabinetry, are adjacent to the kitchen.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The cabinetry is very generous, including a large pull-out pantry.—
Adam Williams
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meyer served in Mandela’s cabinet as constitutional development minister from 1994 to 1996.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The cabinets that hold the AEDs will also soon contain Narcan for opioid emergencies and Stop the Bleed kits.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ahead, read on for some of the coolest outfit ideas using cowgirl boots, styled with pieces straight from your closet.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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The bedroom is queen-size and has a walk-in closet.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
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But if Redick finds himself in that situation, then the Lakers are doing quite well or in the hurt locker, as the on-paper matchup appears.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Have packages delivered to a secure Amazon locker.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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