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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
The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.
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Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Even in the coldest days of winter, local families had the ingredients in their cupboards.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Leafs’ priority at the trade deadline must be restocking their barren cupboards with high draft picks and intriguing prospects.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Even in the coldest days of winter, local families had the ingredients in their cupboards.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Leafs’ priority at the trade deadline must be restocking their barren cupboards with high draft picks and intriguing prospects.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
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The nonprofit also organizes pop-up pantries, helps senior centers and supports homeless shelters.—
Mike Spatocco,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Food pantries rarely offer mobile options, and SNAP cannot be used for home deliveries.—
Beth Shapiro,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Today, there are hundreds of rejects packed in wood cabinets and cardboard boxes.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inspectors noted droppings in cabinets, containers of coffee filters and open bags of caramel frappe powder, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The curatorial choices are less about building an experience around some grand concept or documenting an important moment in art history, and more about showing off what is in the storeroom, or in this case, the closets.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Check your guest rooms for clutter in drawers and closets, as well as in the bathroom and bedside tables.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Players enjoyed playing on the new artificial turf and welcomed upgrades that include new clubhouse carpet and lockers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Black bunting is now draped over the Walnuttown Fire and Rescue station's garage doors, fire trucks and both men's lockers as the department mourns the losses of Buck and 56-year-old Assistant Chief Robert Shick.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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