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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
Along one wall ran hundreds of gray, two-tier lockers.
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Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
As James spoke, a drink fell out of the refrigerator next to his locker.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
The company denied that there were unsecured locker-type facilities, arguing that there were lockers with locks provided for employees, along with security.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Josh Hart is dejected at his locker.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
As James spoke, a drink fell out of the refrigerator next to his locker.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
The company denied that there were unsecured locker-type facilities, arguing that there were lockers with locks provided for employees, along with security.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Josh Hart is dejected at his locker.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for locker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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Most days, a bottle of vodka journeyed from standing full in a cabinet to laying empty in a recycling bin.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Bertsch allegedly used a plastic trash bin and struck some of the ducklings before throwing them into the trash, according to the release.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 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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Just before that, Fontenille and his sister had found women’s clothes in their father’s cupboard.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Daniella Segura Click the link below for the USA TODAY Network's California June primary voter guide — registration deadline, ballot drop boxes, early voting, and how to track your ballot through Election Day.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Given out for free in streetside orange boxes and in stacks at cafés, The L was stylish and well-informed, highlighting locally famous names and haunts, and establishing a sense of shared community for the corridor.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Insider tip The minibar is a delightful surprise, cleverly tucked inside the closet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Whatever your summer itinerary, a striped button-down shirt is one of those classic staples that deserves a spot in your closet.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Cops found weed and a metal container containing a pink pill inside the BMW’s trunk, according to the report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Avoid piling mulch against the trunk, and make sure the tree is not planted too deeply, which can suffocate roots over time.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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On Monday, six lower-ranking ministerial aides quit, and several senior members of Starmer's governing cabinet urged him to set out a plan for his resignation and to hold a party leadership contest, according to The Guardian newspaper.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
12 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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The Harrison County Coroner's Office and Harrison County Detectives conducted a preliminary investigation, with the results suggesting Brett had been shot in the chest and head.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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