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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
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power tested the drinking water for contaminants, and environmental consultants tested the soil, HVAC systems, indoor air and surfaces including floors, desks and lockers.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The most central girls’ bathroom was on the first floor, at the back of the school, around the corner from the corridor of orange lockers that belonged to the lower schoolers.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
That included the church once offering lockers for the unhoused, as well as overnight shelter services for up to 15 people per night.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The lockers were cleaned out, the garbage bags were full, and the platitudes were flying in lieu of the confetti that won’t be falling for the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in February.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Residents will now have a home base to go any time of day and can keep their belongings in lockers by their beds — two changes aimed at adding a sense of security during the stay.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
In fact, the most interesting commentary of the early week was about the division champion hats and t-shirts, which were waiting for players in their lockers.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
After Schottenheimer broke the meeting with his coaches, a montage of players entering the building to clean out their lockers and officially put a bow on the 2025 season was shown.
—Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The most central girls’ bathroom was on the first floor, at the back of the school, around the corner from the corridor of orange lockers that belonged to the lower schoolers.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
That included the church once offering lockers for the unhoused, as well as overnight shelter services for up to 15 people per night.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The lockers were cleaned out, the garbage bags were full, and the platitudes were flying in lieu of the confetti that won’t be falling for the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in February.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Residents will now have a home base to go any time of day and can keep their belongings in lockers by their beds — two changes aimed at adding a sense of security during the stay.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
In fact, the most interesting commentary of the early week was about the division champion hats and t-shirts, which were waiting for players in their lockers.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
After Schottenheimer broke the meeting with his coaches, a montage of players entering the building to clean out their lockers and officially put a bow on the 2025 season was shown.
—Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
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Guests participate directly, sorting waste with in-room recycling bins that fuel a circular economy.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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In a pinch, food can be placed in plastic bins or coolers and kept outside if temperatures are below 38 degrees Fahrenheit for refrigerated food or below freezing for frozen food.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Open cupboards and vanities to allow warm air to reach pipes, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The hub houses all of Fulton County’s election data and equipment, and on Wednesday night, Commissioner Robb Pitts said 700 boxes of 2020 election ballots were among the materials that federal agents seized.—
Patricia Murphy,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The daily menu includes breakfast egg bowls, specialty pizzas, sandwiches, mac and cheese, sweets boxes and a daily special dinner entree.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While soft and airy shades of robin egg and sky blue can make farmhouse kitchens feel inviting and modern, designers Dan Mazzarini and Gaia Guidi Filippi both say navy blue cabinets feel nautical and antiquated.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Ashley Turley’s trick for updating kitchen and bathroom cabinets is one easily achievable by crafty home DIY-ers with just a few supplies from Hobby Lobby.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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During extremely cold conditions, the National Forest Foundation says, liquid sap inside tree trunks can act like water in a pipe.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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Upon our arrival to Wilderness Vumbura Plains, our guide, Kabo, skillfully navigates the Jeep between sandy hills and flooded grasslands, occasionally swerving to avoid tree trunks chewed down to their stumps by elephants.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fallen evergreen needles can be gathered and transformed into fragrant sachets that freshen up drawers, closets, or linen cabinets.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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Mourners wept over the journalists' bodies, which were in body bags and had press vests placed on their chests.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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