1
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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2
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
Thoughtful extras include thumbholes to keep sleeves in place, an elastic zipper pull that doubles as an emergency hair tie, and a locker loop for easy hanging.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
For teen protagonist Theo Kaplan, those reverberations hit home when a swastika appears on a school locker, forcing him to speak up rather than remain silent.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The conversation that followed with a handful of reporters that gathered around his locker was necessary — at least as necessary as any conversation after a regular-season game of baseball — so Stammen met the queries head on.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The first time was in a kitchen area at the team facilities, Willet said, the second was in a staff locker area next to a training room.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
For teen protagonist Theo Kaplan, those reverberations hit home when a swastika appears on a school locker, forcing him to speak up rather than remain silent.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The conversation that followed with a handful of reporters that gathered around his locker was necessary — at least as necessary as any conversation after a regular-season game of baseball — so Stammen met the queries head on.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
The first time was in a kitchen area at the team facilities, Willet said, the second was in a staff locker area next to a training room.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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Cardoza was seen sitting on a bench after fleeing, removing his pants and throwing them in a garbage bin, which investigators were able to recover, Docks said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cordoza even went as far as removing his pants and tossing them in a garbage bin, Dox said, while Patterson removed his sweatshirt and sweatpants and stuffed them into his shorts, per the affidavit.—
Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The burger was never refrigerated and spent most of its life in cupboards, garbage bags and sheds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thus, as players reflected, their recommendations ahead of a pivotal coaching search landed somewhere between suggestion-box submissions and desperate cries for help.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The rounded toe box offers wiggle room for wide feet or layered socks, too.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Zeagoo Long-sleeve Button-down Shirt Every closet needs a crisp button-down, and this one balances classic tailoring with endless versatility.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Foster wore a blue bikini set, while Jackman selected a pair of floral swim trunks.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Sutton donned a navy blue bikini with a matching swim skirt, while Jackman rocked black-and-white swim trunks with a tropical floral design.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The best part about china cabinets, though?—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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If one of your resolutions is to cut down on clutter, grab this shoe storage cabinet that holds up to 16 pairs and seamlessly blends in with your other pieces.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jenner also shared a mirror selfie, covering her chest with one arm and wearing a towel low on her waist.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The hot water splashed on the inside of my left forearm and onto my chest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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