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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
Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
There are four lockers in the women’s locker room.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Middle school students are required to leave devices in their lockers, and high school students must deactivate phones during class time.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Located conveniently next to the ski lockers, Double Blacks is a great coffee shop perfect for caffeine cravings and quick bites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Inside, Jamari McDowell and Darryn Peterson, sitting in front of their lockers, turned to each other.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 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
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
There are four lockers in the women’s locker room.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Middle school students are required to leave devices in their lockers, and high school students must deactivate phones during class time.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Located conveniently next to the ski lockers, Double Blacks is a great coffee shop perfect for caffeine cravings and quick bites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Inside, Jamari McDowell and Darryn Peterson, sitting in front of their lockers, turned to each other.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
Noun
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Use bins or baskets for off-season storage, tucking them into a closet, under a bed or on a high shelf.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Use bins or baskets for off-season storage so bulky winter items aren’t eating up prime real estate through April and May.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, Bianco’s office seized over 1,000 boxes of ballots cast in the November 2025 special election after a local group claimed elections officials had inflated vote tallies, which Riverside County Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco denied.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Carroll has checked many of those boxes and is determined to live up to his vast potential.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From Italian cabinets to high-end finishes to the staging furniture (which is also for sale), everything speaks of luxury.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But about a third of those want to see everything, from the plain-but-clean room lined with cabinets and counters where the deceased are prepared for services, to the massive, gray crematory that looks similar to a metal shipping container.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And then, of course, there’s Rimowa, the hyper-popular German maker known for its rolling aluminum trunks—and ironclad lifetime guarantee.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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All of the lower branches had been trimmed to the trunks the year before, which might have helped the tree recover.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, staff members converted closets into makeshift office space.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The shots came from Benjamin Cleveland and went directly into the chests of those two British officers.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The males strut, coo, puff their chests and enthusiastically preen to court females.—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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