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as in huts
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank
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as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
keeps her best china in a hutch in the dining room
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as in cages
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals
the owner took the rabbit out of the hutch so the children could pet it
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Recent Examples of hutches
Potting benches, antique hutches, and even existing coffee bars (perfect for espresso martinis) are all great ways to offer drinks to your guests without adding an unnecessary piece of furniture to your space.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Secondhand hutches and China cabinets are a fabulous way to bring new life to a room.
—Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Secondhand hutches and China cabinets are a fabulous way to bring new life to a room.
—Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hutches
Noun
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The sounds grew louder, and soon armed and masked men were swarming the village, setting its straw huts on fire and indiscriminately shooting villagers.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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It’s dotted by trabocchi, wooden fishing huts with nets that get lowered into the sea to catch fish, many of which have been converted into restaurants that serve the catch of the day.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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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Kreith advises using heavy duty cages for tomatoes, arches for beans, stakes for peppers and eggplant, and a trellis for cucumbers, which grow as a vine.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In the case of Sloth World, FWC issued a verbal warning following a 2025 inspection for the size of the cages in which they were housed, which reports indicate were later rectified.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Without due process, everyone of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast was forced to abandon (or sell, usually at a significant loss) their homes, farms and businesses before being put in camps like Manzanar.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Lewis had a successful solo career, her breakup with Sennett left some lasting scars, professionally and personally, and communication between the two camps seemed largely nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Securing chicken coops and livestock Beyond bird feeders, residents need to protect backyard chickens, hives, and other small livestock.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The facility contained over 200 chicken coops.—
Timia Cobb,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Explore its 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johns makes her move As an 11th grader at Moton High School, Johns began talking with some of her fellow students about taking action to protest the shacks and improve their education.—
Jonathan Entin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 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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“Hutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hutches. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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