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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 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
People typically work two or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.
—January 9, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cattano suggests screwing mug hooks into the bottom of kitchen cabinets to utilize that space between the cupboards and the countertops.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Our family of four was split between two Ocean View Balcony staterooms which, while compact, never felt cramped, with good storage in the cupboards, a TV with live-channels and pay-per-view movies, a desk, fridge, sofa area, and decent-sized bathroom.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
People typically work two or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.
—January 9, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cattano suggests screwing mug hooks into the bottom of kitchen cabinets to utilize that space between the cupboards and the countertops.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Our family of four was split between two Ocean View Balcony staterooms which, while compact, never felt cramped, with good storage in the cupboards, a TV with live-channels and pay-per-view movies, a desk, fridge, sofa area, and decent-sized bathroom.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
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Soup kitchens and food pantries and the food banks that supply them will not have the resources to meet this need.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Service is key, and members volunteer at food pantries and other community organizations.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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While soft and airy shades of robin egg and sky blue can make farmhouse kitchens feel inviting and modern, designers Dan Mazzarini and Gaia Guidi Filippi both say navy blue cabinets feel nautical and antiquated.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Ashley Turley’s trick for updating kitchen and bathroom cabinets is one easily achievable by crafty home DIY-ers with just a few supplies from Hobby Lobby.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fallen evergreen needles can be gathered and transformed into fragrant sachets that freshen up drawers, closets, or linen cabinets.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power tested the drinking water for contaminants, and environmental consultants tested the soil, HVAC systems, indoor air and surfaces including floors, desks and lockers.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The most central girls’ bathroom was on the first floor, at the back of the school, around the corner from the corridor of orange lockers that belonged to the lower schoolers.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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