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as in pantries
a built-in space for storage behind a door
the colonial dining room features a double-door corner cupboard for the family's finest china
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as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink
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Recent Examples of cupboards
Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Our cupboards will be all set for a while.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
Kitchen The kitchen cabinets will mysteriously open and close on their own — with a Shadow Goblin hiding in one of the cupboards.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.
—Sian Babish, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Luciana Carvalho, a research associate at the University of Oxford, told Fox News Digital the substance bears little resemblance to the golden honey in most modern-day cupboards.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Clothes were strewn across the floor, washing was already overflowing and our cupboards were bare.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Our cupboards will be all set for a while.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
Kitchen The kitchen cabinets will mysteriously open and close on their own — with a Shadow Goblin hiding in one of the cupboards.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.
—Sian Babish, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Luciana Carvalho, a research associate at the University of Oxford, told Fox News Digital the substance bears little resemblance to the golden honey in most modern-day cupboards.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Clothes were strewn across the floor, washing was already overflowing and our cupboards were bare.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
Noun
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Just last year, Second Harvest celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its mobile school pantries — there are 76 — which also help deliver food to families at campuses around the county.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Today, perloo has migrated and evolved beyond its Lowcountry roots as home cooks and chefs have tailored it to suit regional tastes and modern pantries.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The original primary bedroom in the old part of the home is cozy and traditional with sage green walls and a fireplace, while the new primary bedroom in the modern side hews toward neutral tones with extensive closets and wood floors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Near the border of East Elmhurst, this spacious two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath apartment with 975 square feet had three exposures, a dishwasher in the galley kitchen and five closets.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Marte watches as assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez stops by the lockers, checking in with young players about times for taking on-field batting practice.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At Kathleen Lake, food and anything else that carries a scent like toiletries must be stored safely away from curious bears, and the park provides bear-proof lockers.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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