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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
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.
—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
The cupboards overflowed with cloth, ribbons, threads, paints, dyes, and watercolors.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
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
The cupboards overflowed with cloth, ribbons, threads, paints, dyes, and watercolors.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
Noun
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While the food is no longer being sold in stores, the products could still be in pet owners' pantries and freezers.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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The Bamba distribution was coordinated by UJA, which was a sponsor of the parade, and the nonprofit group Met Council, which will also be distributing bags across their network of food pantries.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Janelle Patton, owner of Lark Interiors in Dallas, Texas, says that the space behind the counter and under the upper cabinets, aka the backsplash zone, is often the perfect spot.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Swap Out the Hardware All the designers agree that swapping out the hardware on your cabinets can instantly give your kitchen space a facelift.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Old Coats And Scarfs Coat closets often contain jackets that no longer fit, broken umbrellas, and mismatched scarves and gloves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The jerseys on display hailed from several places, including players’ closets, museums and collectors scattered around the world.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Their lockers on the road are right next to each other, no matter the arena.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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People in Manhattan live in lockers that sometimes have a toilet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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