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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed
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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable
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Recent Examples of locker
The Mets‘ top position player prospect and second-overall has had fans following him throughout spring training workouts, kids asking for autographs and a line of reporters waiting to talk to him in front of his locker almost daily.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Witt said his locker was near Goldschmidt’s and Arenado’s.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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
The space feels more like New York, Chicago or Dallas than central Iowa, with dramatic lighting, an architectural wine wall, liquor lockers and an ambiance that balances cosmopolitan polish with Midwestern warmth.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Witt said his locker was near Goldschmidt’s and Arenado’s.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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
The space feels more like New York, Chicago or Dallas than central Iowa, with dramatic lighting, an architectural wine wall, liquor lockers and an ambiance that balances cosmopolitan polish with Midwestern warmth.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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Under the bar equipment and ice bins, the inspector counted 20 droppings.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The dust bin has a push-to-empty mechanism that keeps mess to a minimum.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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Behind the airy rattan cupboard doors are two shelves with ample room for cleaning supplies and extra bath towels.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
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Images of Patel in a box at the men’s final also circulated.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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All eyes will be on Sinners at both events, since the PGA tends to favor box-office successes (one area where Sinners has a definite advantage over One Battle After Another), and a win in the Best Cast category at SAG could signal real potential for Sinners to win the Oscar.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Known for its elastic side panels and heel-tab, the Chelsea boot is a no-fuss staple to any closet.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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No windows in the kitchen, but there’s a wall of closet-slash-pantry space.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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When Tara asked Evan to grab something from the trunk of her car, the teenager had no idea what was coming.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trinidad ran away but was found later hiding in a cabinet in a home nearby, according to authorities.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Most of the changes to the home were made to meet the fire marshal standards, such as self-closing fire doors, emergency lighting and locking cabinets and drawers to protect memory care patients.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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He’d been diagnosed with a serious type of hernia that was causing his stomach to bulge into his chest through his diaphragm, according to court records.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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An annual chest X-ray — or better yet, low-dose CT scan — is favored as a screening tool by some providers and in some situations.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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