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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
On Valentine’s Day, in the sixth grade, one of them left baggies of candy on top of everyone’s locker, except my sister’s.
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Emeline Atwood, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Merrill goes deep Merrill stood in front of his locker and began his postgame comments with one word.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
If lockers are long gone, then naturally, Poveromo adds, so are print books.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Achane, who had a locker next to Sieler in 2023, Achane’s rookie season.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Emeline Atwood, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Merrill goes deep Merrill stood in front of his locker and began his postgame comments with one word.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
If lockers are long gone, then naturally, Poveromo adds, so are print books.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Achane, who had a locker next to Sieler in 2023, Achane’s rookie season.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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This insulated travel stack will quickly earn a permanent spot in his gear bin.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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According to the transcript, a crew member had recovered it from a trash bin near the rear of the ship, on the starboard side.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The adjacent staircase creates lots of opportunities for storage here, with multiple drawers, a cupboard, and a pull-out pantry built into the wall.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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That’s why the team is willing to open its full cupboard of assets, Adebayo aside.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Wraps cost $5 a la carte or $10 in a box with a side and a drink, according to a news release from the Irvine chain.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Coming down from the peak of the AIDS crisis, LGBTQ+ community members were fearful of coming out of the closet through the 1990s due to the ongoing stigma facing homosexuality.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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The Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace is one of those timeless, everyday pieces that works with almost anything in your closet.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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The eleven canvas suites are furnished in classic 1920s style, with campaign furniture, antique trunks, Persian rugs, brass fittings and vintage photographs.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Leaving a bathing suit in the trunk of a hot car or hanging it in direct sunlight is also a no-no because high temperatures and ultraviolet rays can fade and break down the fibers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Becerra, a former Biden administration cabinet secretary, received nearly 28% of the vote followed by Hilton, a former Fox News host, receiving close to 25%, according to AP.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The result feels less like a digital filing cabinet and more like a quietly vigilant travel desk that keeps watch while the traveler focuses on work, family, or simply making it to the gate.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Shards of shrapnel are still lodged in her chest – so close to her heart that doctors preferred not to operate to remove them.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Myung Chun, a Times photographer and avid motorcycle rider, was there when Highway 1 reopened in January and returned in late May with a GoPro camera strapped to his chest and a 360-degree camera mounted on his bike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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