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Recent Examples of drawer
The firearm is almost always loaded, unlocked and left within reach — a nightstand drawer, a closet shelf, a purse, a car console.
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Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
After being fired by Michigan, Washtenaw County prosecutors say Moore went to the victim's apartment, barged his way in, proceeded to a kitchen drawer, and grabbed several butter knives and a pair of kitchen scissors.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The sofa converts into sleeper mode by pulling out an additional footrest (designed like a drawer) that meets the length of the reversible chaise.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of leaving a jumbled mess of cords and devices on the counter, try a dedicated charging drawer.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
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Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
After being fired by Michigan, Washtenaw County prosecutors say Moore went to the victim's apartment, barged his way in, proceeded to a kitchen drawer, and grabbed several butter knives and a pair of kitchen scissors.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The sofa converts into sleeper mode by pulling out an additional footrest (designed like a drawer) that meets the length of the reversible chaise.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of leaving a jumbled mess of cords and devices on the counter, try a dedicated charging drawer.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawer
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, a senior cabinet member said.—
Michal Kubala,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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It's also suggested to leave cabinet doors open, allowing air from the home heater to warm the faucets.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks spoke Wednesday at his locker directly across from Fred Warner, the four-time All-Pro who sustained a right-ankle fracture three months ago and is working toward an improbable comeback should the 49ers reach the NFC Championship round.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Georgia districts are already using locking pouches, but schools could also just tell students to leave their phone in their locker, to turn them in to a teacher, or disable them using an online application.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Drawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawer. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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