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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
There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 13 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
Stand mixers with plastic bodies tend to be lighter-weight and easier to take in and out of cupboards.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 13 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
Stand mixers with plastic bodies tend to be lighter-weight and easier to take in and out of cupboards.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
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The taxpayer theft was primarily committed by Somali immigrants who were caught operating fake home healthcare agencies, daycares, autism treatment centers, and food pantries that fraudulently billed Minnesota’s public assistance programs for services purportedly performed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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The Kansas City-area library system is launching its Food for Fines initiative, which collects food items for local charities and food pantries.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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There's quite a lot of storage in there too, with both lower and upper cabinets.—
Adam Williams
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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There are even clever cabinets and shelves on sale now, perfect for adding more storage to a small kitchen or tight laundry room.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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My junior suite had a large foyer with two closets and a minibar in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Designed by Harrison Design with interiors by Mike Moser Studio, the home leans classic contemporary, with glam rooms, massage suites, a screening room and multi-room closets that feel distinctly Beverly Hills.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Men’s and women’s changing areas have lockers, showers, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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With the trails completed, SWIMBA is looking ahead to adding lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms and more to the site in the coming year.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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