cupboards

plural of cupboard

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Recent Examples of cupboards In smaller apartment or townhouse renovations, homeowners sometimes rely on overhead cupboards instead. Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage. Adam Williams july 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026 With that, the pitching cupboards passed the point of being bare a month ago, and there's hardly anywhere left to turn for starter help. John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Now with a younger roster and the prospect cupboards mostly full, the organization can focus more on the present, helping the big club compete on a daily and long-term basis. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 Noe’s wife lifted the smaller children onto the table; the larger ones got themselves up on cupboards. Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 The hotel's team can also do a grocery run and stock the cupboards and fridge ahead of your stay. Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 In sharp contrast to that visual, Neil is surrounded by narrow cupboards with books filling shelves and floral curtains giving the room a soft air. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 17 June 2026 While some operatives dragged whole items of furniture into the street — tables, chairs, cupboards, office supplies in boxes — others were tipping documents straight out of the second-floor windows. Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
Noun
  • And on vacation, a lot of people avoid cooking altogether, so these cabinets and pantries are notoriously understocked.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Long used in restaurants—and with roots in the service areas of historic homes, including butler’s pantries—this versatile feature is experiencing a welcome comeback with a fresh coat of paint.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The kitchen is appointed with white shaker cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops.
    Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Calls came in regularly from friends who spotted salvage, such as old laboratory cabinets that ended up in the kitchen.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Some describe it as evocative of a cozy grandparents’ house, old furniture, or closets full of vintage clothing.
    Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Standard features of all the suites are marble bathrooms and walk-in closets.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The players themselves said that their favorite part so far was the zero-gravity recliners at their lockers.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • An industry analyst said, however, that Jetstar was the first to charge for use of the overhead lockers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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