Thesaurus results for LOCKERS

lockers

noun

plural of locker

as in bins

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 cupboards

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 lockers The other is lockers that can quickly be exchanged between cars, though that increases wait times. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Improvements will include a new energy-efficient white roof hosting a solar array, large glassy front windows, a community flex room, garden areas and new hold lockers and book drops, among other amenities. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026 Elementary and middle schoolers are asked to place them in their lockers. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 The players themselves said that their favorite part so far was the zero-gravity recliners at their lockers. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 An industry analyst said, however, that Jetstar was the first to charge for use of the overhead lockers. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Inside the latest post-loss clubhouse, multiple players sat at their lockers in silence, staring at their phones or blankly ahead. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Be prepared, because safety deposit boxes are rare, and some hostels don’t even provide storage lockers. — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Gary officials asked families to remind students to either not bring the devices to school or keep them in lockers. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026

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Noun

Copley says this could be window frames, doors, or any other entry points, as well as your indoor and outdoor garbage cans, compost bins, or anywhere else waste is located.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026
For bins, Basley recommends labels as a helpful reminder of what’s inside.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Collina Strada emptied its cupboards to for its S/S ’27 collection.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cupboards

Noun

The duties also apply to kraftliner, which is a strong paperboard, primarily used in the outer layer of cardboard boxes.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Bring in a big truck, show them a PowerPoint on how to build a car and allow the children to build their own cars from old shoe boxes.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of boxes

Noun

That means my cabinets and drawers are mostly full of hardworking, multitasking items.

— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
From cleaning out our gutters and power washing your deck to prepping your cabinets for flue season and switching out your bedding, here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabinets

Noun

Others joined him and the thud of clubs on tree trunks resumed.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of trunks

Noun

The primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Other details include that the primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.

— David Caraccio, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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