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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 players had exit meetings with the coaching staff, then cleaned out their lockers and parted ways.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Look at the empty lockers where the former Sun Devils were supposed to be.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
InPost lockers on March 16, 2017 in Warsaw, Poland.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
If New Orleans wins, Tampa Bay is in the playoffs and the Panthers will meet Monday, clean out their lockers and go home for the winter, disappointed.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026
So Payton told Flip to hang the gear in players’ lockers.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
The two’s lockers are across from each other.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
Chase stood just a few lockers away from Chase moments later and played the role of captain, attempting to keep all the focus on the offense finding ways to finish the game and not point fingers.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Look at the empty lockers where the former Sun Devils were supposed to be.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
InPost lockers on March 16, 2017 in Warsaw, Poland.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
If New Orleans wins, Tampa Bay is in the playoffs and the Panthers will meet Monday, clean out their lockers and go home for the winter, disappointed.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026
So Payton told Flip to hang the gear in players’ lockers.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
The two’s lockers are across from each other.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
Chase stood just a few lockers away from Chase moments later and played the role of captain, attempting to keep all the focus on the offense finding ways to finish the game and not point fingers.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
Noun
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This bag is compact enough to slide underneath the airplane seat in front of you, should the bins fill up quickly on your next flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Score thoughtful options for your bedroom, like these best-selling foldable storage bins that are backed by over 24,000 five-star ratings, can fit bulky bedding, seasonal clothing, and much more, and are on sale for 31 percent off.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The burger was never refrigerated and spent most of its life in cupboards, garbage bags and sheds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All of her outdoor lighting is fireproof with steel boxes.—
Rick Montanez,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The building was packed from floor to ceiling with boxes and junk, and smelled strongly of cat urine.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There's also a move toward more closed cabinets and hidden storage, such as butler’s pantries, which reduce clutter and create a calmer space.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kitchen organization is all about making your cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator storage functional.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Foster wore a blue bikini set, while Jackman selected a pair of floral swim trunks.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Sutton donned a navy blue bikini with a matching swim skirt, while Jackman rocked black-and-white swim trunks with a tropical floral design.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Four guest bedrooms on the main level each have an attached bathroom—two also have walk-in closets—and share a cozy living area and a spa zone with a fitness room, sauna, and garden-level calm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Inside your chests, 22 of you will see nothing and remain Faithful for now.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The containers, which had been abandoned for decades, included more than a dozen steamer trunks – large luggage chests designed for long-distance travel – and a handful of suitcases dating to the 1910s.—
Sam Vong,
The Conversation,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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