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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
Members’ lockers line the winding back hallway.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Devices must be turned off and stored in lockers or pouches for the entire school day.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Atherton, president of the Dallas Police Women’s Association, said the current academy’s shortcomings — too few showers or lockers and the lack of a lactation room — have become harder to ignore as the department has drawn more women into its recruit classes.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Some of that is due to sheer proximity since their lockers are all in the same row, but much of it is the 34-year-old Manaea’s easygoing nature and willingness to share his experiences with other pitchers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The blue and red murals of stars and Mount Rushmore that the crews painted remain all these years later above the lockers used in filming.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The new signings the Tigers made just before camp energized the entire clubhouse, particularly the other starters sharing a row of lockers in Lakeland.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The space feels more like New York, Chicago or Dallas than central Iowa, with dramatic lighting, an architectural wine wall, liquor lockers and an ambiance that balances cosmopolitan polish with Midwestern warmth.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Devices must be turned off and stored in lockers or pouches for the entire school day.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Atherton, president of the Dallas Police Women’s Association, said the current academy’s shortcomings — too few showers or lockers and the lack of a lactation room — have become harder to ignore as the department has drawn more women into its recruit classes.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Some of that is due to sheer proximity since their lockers are all in the same row, but much of it is the 34-year-old Manaea’s easygoing nature and willingness to share his experiences with other pitchers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The blue and red murals of stars and Mount Rushmore that the crews painted remain all these years later above the lockers used in filming.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The new signings the Tigers made just before camp energized the entire clubhouse, particularly the other starters sharing a row of lockers in Lakeland.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The space feels more like New York, Chicago or Dallas than central Iowa, with dramatic lighting, an architectural wine wall, liquor lockers and an ambiance that balances cosmopolitan polish with Midwestern warmth.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
Noun
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His property keeps walkie-talkies, bathtubs, safety rails, baby wipes, diaper bins, and soft towels available.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Keep garbage bins covered and clean them frequently to remove sticky foods.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the room are Atom Power’s purple EV charging stands and large white breaker boxes ready for assembly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the seafood area, 181 boxes of Sea Star, Pelican Bay and Tropical salted pollock fillets needed to be at or under 41 degrees but were a balmy 59 to 69 degrees.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Another is furniture-style cabinets, which can ground a room and give it architectural weight.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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As noted, those weights relate to the empty base models without any drawers, slides, cabinets or equipment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This version is set in a seemingly poisonous, post-nuclear wasteland, filled with flaming tree trunks.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Civetta coordinated with Graham in a pair of striped blue-and-yellow swim trunks, a silver chain necklace, and his own pair of oversized sunglasses.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The best date for cleaning closets will vary based on when winter weather comes to a close.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some items are pulled from closets and donated to the program (Barber pointed out one donation of around 60 pairs of the same size of shoes that came from one person), and others come from area businesses.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Beating chests also signals ongoing belief in Shiite principles.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The second fragment of fabric (Tx2) lay in a large domestic house—also destroyed by fire—which contained six rooms lined with storage vessels and clay chests.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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