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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 cupboards were nearly bare.
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Literary Hub,
18 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.
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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.
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Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
The few items of pottery in the kitchen cupboards were handmade.
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Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
Crew service areas such as cleaning cupboards and access doors to service corridors can generate a steady stream of activity behind the scenes.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Literary Hub,
18 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
The few items of pottery in the kitchen cupboards were handmade.
—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.
—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
Crew service areas such as cleaning cupboards and access doors to service corridors can generate a steady stream of activity behind the scenes.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
Noun
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Proceeds support local food pantries, children’s art education, animal rescue, Habitat for Humanity, environmental initiatives and other local causes.
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This storage workhorse may function well for some families, but modern thinking holds that closet pantries waste floor space.
Noun
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One roaches died on the kitchen floor and two inside storage cabinets.
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Featuring two drawers and two cabinets, there’s plenty of room for all of your tablescape styling pieces, and then some.
Noun
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Prime spots include bathrooms, closets, crawl spaces, and under the kitchen sink.
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The suite also features two walk-in closets, as well as a bathroom with dual sinks, a freestanding soaking tub and a walk-in shower.
Noun
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The parking area also includes a dedicated bike corral with bike racks and lockers.
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The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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