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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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The governor earlier this year sent nearly $25 million from state surplus to food banks and pantries.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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This can include volunteer or work experience programs with local nonprofits or public service organizations, such as food pantries, parks, or libraries.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Fernandez Bibeau’s portfolio as parks commissioner, effective June 1, will include integrating green infrastructure into the city’s broader open space strategy and strengthening coordination across cabinets to advance the city’s climate goals.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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The pull-out mechanism brings items at the back of cabinets forward for easy access.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Enormous shower stalls complement deep soaking tubs and spacious walk-in closets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Use your smartphone to take pictures or videos of each room in your home — open closets and drawers, and record the serial numbers of items like appliances and electronics.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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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If lockers are long gone, then naturally, Poveromo adds, so are print books.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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