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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
Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.
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Sian Babish, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Luciana Carvalho, a research associate at the University of Oxford, told Fox News Digital the substance bears little resemblance to the golden honey in most modern-day cupboards.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Clothes were strewn across the floor, washing was already overflowing and our cupboards were bare.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025
There are French doors that lead to a balcony, terra-cotta floors, and a two-burner stove beneath custom cupboards.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2025
Sian Babish, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Luciana Carvalho, a research associate at the University of Oxford, told Fox News Digital the substance bears little resemblance to the golden honey in most modern-day cupboards.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Clothes were strewn across the floor, washing was already overflowing and our cupboards were bare.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025
There are French doors that lead to a balcony, terra-cotta floors, and a two-burner stove beneath custom cupboards.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
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Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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She's also spent these years building food security across Indianapolis, feeding nearby communities through farmers markets, food pantries and CSAs.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
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Airbnb co-founder @jgebbia is working with @DOGE to digitize the government's antiquated retirement process — which is literally housed in 22,000 filing cabinets in a Pennsylvania cave.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hang them on interior doors, over your fireplace, or on mirrors, windows, bookshelves, cabinets and/or chairs.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, and other celebs just kicked off cardigan season — and Amazon shoppers are following suit by adding this cute new sweater to their closets.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some sat sunken in the leather roller chairs in front of their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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These days, Ski-In is fully modern, offering online bookings, heated lockers, and top-tier gear.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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