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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 Netflix series showed the killer finding a chainsaw in a cupboard in the asylum and using it to kill Nurse Noz in Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Our cupboards will be all set for a while.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
These pros know exactly where to begin when tackling a disaster of a bedroom closet or an overflowing kitchen cupboard.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Our cupboards will be all set for a while.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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Cellars, pantries, and cool garages all work for onion storage.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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The chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry are done up in a creamy eggshell hue, and there’s a breakfast room for light meals.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The hilarious clip shared on Saturday by @fluffyfinny27 shows the golden retriever, 4-year-old Finny from Wales, in the United Kingdom, going into the poster’s bedroom and hanging around near her bedside cabinet to start his routine.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sébastien Lecornu, who resigned as French prime minister last Monday before being reappointed on Friday, named the first cabinet of his new tenure.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aim to keep only one or two towels per category per person in the space, and rotate fresh ones in as needed from your main linen closet.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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There's no better time than the present to give your closet an autumnal refresh — especially since tons of our favorite stores are launching new fall fashion staples.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Next to Moore’s locker, right guard Trey Smith smiled in awe at what his fellow lineman had accomplished, considering the circumstances.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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McMillan smiled and continued on with his availability in front of his locker, unabated.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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