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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
There are even lockers to store gear and hair dryers to speed up your spiff-up.
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Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
On Wednesday, Hobart Township board member Joe Clemmons posted on social media that the FBI and Indiana State Police executed a search warrant at Rosser Hall involving the New Chicago Police offices located upstairs, as well as the department’s evidence locker housed within the building.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ locker is now behind a makeshift blue-and-yellow wall.
—Pete Grathoff
june 8, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
On June 12 and 19 and July 11, 18 and 19, there will also be outdoor fan activation events with merchandise, locker decor and interactive activities.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
On Wednesday, Hobart Township board member Joe Clemmons posted on social media that the FBI and Indiana State Police executed a search warrant at Rosser Hall involving the New Chicago Police offices located upstairs, as well as the department’s evidence locker housed within the building.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ locker is now behind a makeshift blue-and-yellow wall.
—Pete Grathoff
june 8, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
On June 12 and 19 and July 11, 18 and 19, there will also be outdoor fan activation events with merchandise, locker decor and interactive activities.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 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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Instead, customers should check their cupboards and refrigerators for the product, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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For 43 days, the more than 42 million Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits had to find other ways to stock their cupboards.—
Senbagam Virudachalam,
The Conversation,
25 Nov. 2025
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In the 53rd minute, France's Michael Olise had the ball in the Senegalese box, was making a great individual run, and seemed to have an opening for a shot.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Arnautovic achieves a dream There are not many boxes left to tick for Arnautovic to tick, but scoring in the World Cup had eluded the 37-year-old — until now.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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My closet was a mix of Converse sneakers, ballet flats, and combat boots with no arch support.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Upstairs, the serene primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a pair of bathrooms.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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Remove warps in early spring prior to spring growth to avoid damaging the trunk.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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At the final Grand Prix of the 2025 season in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Louis Vuitton presented all 24 trophy trunks, awarded to the winner of each race, together for the first time.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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But the most rodent regularity, 10 each, were counted on top of boxes of syrups and to-go items and in a cabinet under a kitchen prep table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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On the other side of the dining room, a swinging door leads to a kitchen with glass-front cabinets and a door to a maid’s room with another bathroom.—
Jesse Armas,
Curbed,
16 June 2026
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Wall Push-Up Wall push-ups strengthen your shoulders, triceps, and chest muscles, which are important for getting up out of a chair.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Cool Collar by Singaporean jewelry brand Tanchen Studio is a jade neckpiece that targets the neck and chest for hyper-efficient cooling.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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