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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 home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.
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Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Even in the coldest days of winter, local families had the ingredients in their cupboards.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Leafs’ priority at the trade deadline must be restocking their barren cupboards with high draft picks and intriguing prospects.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Even in the coldest days of winter, local families had the ingredients in their cupboards.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The Leafs’ priority at the trade deadline must be restocking their barren cupboards with high draft picks and intriguing prospects.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Money for the Northern Illinois Food Bank will be used over two years to provide food, including fresh produce, to local pantries, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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From Italian cabinets to high-end finishes to the staging furniture (which is also for sale), everything speaks of luxury.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But about a third of those want to see everything, from the plain-but-clean room lined with cabinets and counters where the deceased are prepared for services, to the massive, gray crematory that looks similar to a metal shipping container.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, staff members converted closets into makeshift office space.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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