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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
Also added were separate two-way cycle tracks leading to BART entrances from Acton and Sacramento streets and two new bike lockers in the plaza, among other improvements.
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Many members of the Chargers’ defense sat quietly in front of their lockers while their teammates celebrated after beating Miami.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Both players had lockers set up on Thursday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
In the Tigers clubhouse, players sat at their lockers, trying to find the right words and the proper tone.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Some districts allow phones in lockers or require them to stay powered off in backpacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The school’s yellow and blue appear on lockers, carpeting, upholstery, desk chairs, and uniforms.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
According to their website, Paradigm River North is pet-friendly and offers ground-floor retail and dining, along with amenities such as EV charging stations, a fitness center, valet parking, on-site security and a bike storage room with lockers and showers.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Many members of the Chargers’ defense sat quietly in front of their lockers while their teammates celebrated after beating Miami.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Both players had lockers set up on Thursday.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
In the Tigers clubhouse, players sat at their lockers, trying to find the right words and the proper tone.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Some districts allow phones in lockers or require them to stay powered off in backpacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The school’s yellow and blue appear on lockers, carpeting, upholstery, desk chairs, and uniforms.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
According to their website, Paradigm River North is pet-friendly and offers ground-floor retail and dining, along with amenities such as EV charging stations, a fitness center, valet parking, on-site security and a bike storage room with lockers and showers.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
Noun
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Toiletries Similar to bulk pantry goods, clear bins are ideal for storing excess toiletries, like extra bars of soap, razors, or toothbrushes.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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While disposals, drains, trash bins, and dishwashers are some of the most likely culprits, your walls and other surfaces could be a source of lingering odors, too.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Instead, your tools sit in cupboards and drawers waiting for a dinner party that never happens.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Food pantries in Arizona have opened their cupboards to help feed park staff who have been furloughed or are otherwise not receiving a paycheck.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The reason for the parade of customers, many of them first-time visitors, was the boxes of free fruits and vegetables -- apples, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and onions -- sitting atop two tables and inside multiple boxes under them.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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Work from Top to Bottom Start your week dusting and wiping down upper surfaces like countertops and cabinets, then concentrate on floors.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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And in her closet, the cabinets and drawers that aren’t glass-paneled have labels explaining what’s inside.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tuck the straps away for a sleek silhouette, then switch to the shoulder strap for lighter loads or carry it briefcase-style when moving in and out of car trunks.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rabbits, with their large hind paws, can stand atop the snow to reach higher portions of tree trunks.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Install outlets on kitchen islands, inside cabinets (for hidden charging), and in closets (for vacuums and routers).—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The ship featured veranda suites with walk-in closets and heated bathroom floors.—
Brad Japhe,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only a few seasons later, Indiana has emerged as a legitimate national championship contender, its fans literally and figuratively beating their bare chests with pride, beckoning all challengers — even those in the SEC.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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At Duran Lantink’s debut collection for Jean Paul Gaultier, graphic bodysuits of male pubic hair, hairy chests, and hairier bellies were on shocking display.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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