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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
According to the outlet, dozens of people managed to exit the shop, while four hid in a cupboard.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Place a container filled with cat litter at the back of the cupboard under the sink to combat any mysterious odors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The war in Ukraine also exposed just how bare Washington’s military cupboard is.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Luck is a necessity when an NBA team begins a rebuild without a top-flight star to trade and without extra future first-round draft picks in its cupboard, as the Wizards did two years ago.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Place a container filled with cat litter at the back of the cupboard under the sink to combat any mysterious odors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The war in Ukraine also exposed just how bare Washington’s military cupboard is.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Luck is a necessity when an NBA team begins a rebuild without a top-flight star to trade and without extra future first-round draft picks in its cupboard, as the Wizards did two years ago.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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They were inspired to take the step up after volunteering at a produce pantry event in Oceanside last fall.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The gourmet kitchen is well-appointed with high-end appliances, a large quartz waterfall island and pantry and is equipped with a service kitchen.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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To say the beauty cabinet in my bathroom is well stocked would be an understatement.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The cabinet is designed using high-quality Fractal Walnut with titanium details.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The other is a budding fashionista who stands in front of her closet, just flinging things to the ground.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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From the start she’s presented as a dark force, with actual skeletons in her closet.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Another advance is the park’s use of facial-recognition technology for lockers and express lanes.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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After acknowledging the impressiveness of that mark, Tatum leaned back in front of his locker and smiled.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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