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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
Combine these two impulses by looking into home projects, like tidying your kitchen cupboards or even repainting an entire room.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 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
Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, so warm air can reach pipes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Florida Times-Union, 15 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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 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
Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, so warm air can reach pipes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Florida Times-Union, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboards
Noun
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Within a week, all of the food packed during the event will be distributed to food pantries throughout Cook County.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in pantries for baking cookies or a cake.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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If your kitchen is looking cluttered from a long winter of cooking comfort meals and baking over the holidays, the best way to prepare it for a spring deep clean is by tackling clutter in cabinets, on counters, and on pantry shelves to organize every surface.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Regularly clean cabinets and storage areas to remove greasy residue that traps odors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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Your 4th House of Home becomes a deep well as the nurturing Moon conjoins unearthing Pluto there, encouraging you to cleanse closets and clear emotional dust.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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For those with small closets, consider hanging all your special-occasion and sentimental items in a separate one altogether, such as an underused guest closet.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
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The new signings the Tigers made just before camp energized the entire clubhouse, particularly the other starters sharing a row of lockers in Lakeland.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The ambiance is warm and elegant, featuring statement lighting, a spectacular wine wall, and liquor lockers for purchase.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Cupboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboards. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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