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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 Leafs’ priority at the trade deadline must be restocking their barren cupboards with high draft picks and intriguing prospects.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Because right now, the cupboard is bare.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
And if that fails, prioritize the long term good and start squirreling away assets that serve the dual purpose of filling your trade-chip cupboard and increasing your odds of landing a lottery pick in a 2026 draft that’s likely to be rich in talent.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Because right now, the cupboard is bare.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
And if that fails, prioritize the long term good and start squirreling away assets that serve the dual purpose of filling your trade-chip cupboard and increasing your odds of landing a lottery pick in a 2026 draft that’s likely to be rich in talent.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
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The entrance to Valley View Elementary School in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights resembles a food pantry these days, with cabinets filled with cans of food products and plastic crates brimming with children’s clothes.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The evening features top Bay Area chefs competing to create a multi-course meal using ingredients found in the WVCS pantry, where clients receive food.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Find out why pros in particular are majorly drawn to honey oak cabinets and other accents for 2026 and get their best tips for how to best incorporate it into your home.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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The curio cabinets are empty of their curiosities.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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If your hall closet is near the entryway, drop-zone baskets are a game changer, says Lisa Chun, organization expert and founder of Our Home Becoming.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Having a polished yet comfortable pair of pants in your closet can make getting ready for work, dinner, and more so much easier.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maybe even little lockers for sports gear or special toys — with their name on it.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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