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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 parking area also includes a dedicated bike corral with bike racks and lockers.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Skiers will benefit from ski-in/ski-out access, along with dedicated ski lockers and a ski valet, making the resort’s cozy après area an easy final stop after a day on the slopes.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Under current District 65 policies, elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use cellphones in classrooms and are expected to keep them in lockers or cubbies during the school day.
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Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The White House complex and parts of the surrounding area effectively turned into a living, working sports arena for the event, with weird quirks like fighter lockers and warmup areas in a room at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
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Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Bike riders should be aware that Caltrain’s lockers won’t be available during World Cup events.
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Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
There are even lockers to store gear and hair dryers to speed up your spiff-up.
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Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Skiers will benefit from ski-in/ski-out access, along with dedicated ski lockers and a ski valet, making the resort’s cozy après area an easy final stop after a day on the slopes.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Under current District 65 policies, elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use cellphones in classrooms and are expected to keep them in lockers or cubbies during the school day.
—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The White House complex and parts of the surrounding area effectively turned into a living, working sports arena for the event, with weird quirks like fighter lockers and warmup areas in a room at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Bike riders should be aware that Caltrain’s lockers won’t be available during World Cup events.
—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
There are even lockers to store gear and hair dryers to speed up your spiff-up.
—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
Noun
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Composting worms are temperature sensitive and may not survive heat waves if their bins warm up too much.
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From conveyor belts and baggage carts to overhead bins and taxi trunks, luggage is constantly subjected to bumps, knocks and rough handling.
Noun
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The cupboards were nearly bare.
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In sharp contrast to that visual, Neil is surrounded by narrow cupboards with books filling shelves and floral curtains giving the room a soft air.
Noun
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The company is most known for its Digit humanoid robot built to help warehouse and manufacturing employees with repetitive tasks like lifting boxes, stacking totes and moving items from other mobile robots onto conveyor belts.
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The knit fabric naturally flexes with your feet while square toe boxes offer plenty of room to wiggle your toes.
Noun
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One roaches died on the kitchen floor and two inside storage cabinets.
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Featuring two drawers and two cabinets, there’s plenty of room for all of your tablescape styling pieces, and then some.
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Artisans scale the trunks with ropes and spikes to reach the greenish base of each frond.
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His Stories also included a solo snap of him shirtless while standing on the beach in blue swim trunks and another of him looking to the side while posing at a wooden table.
Noun
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Prime spots include bathrooms, closets, crawl spaces, and under the kitchen sink.
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The suite also features two walk-in closets, as well as a bathroom with dual sinks, a freestanding soaking tub and a walk-in shower.
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Accepted items include packing material, cups, clamshells, meat trays, egg cartons and ice chests.
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Ashura processions are usually dramatic affairs, with chanters singing elegies or dirges dedicated to Hussein, while audience members beat their chests and engage in displays of mourning.
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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