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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 cabinets
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
Marte watches as assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez stops by the lockers, checking in with young players about times for taking on-field batting practice.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
At Kathleen Lake, food and anything else that carries a scent like toiletries must be stored safely away from curious bears, and the park provides bear-proof lockers.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The condominium is located minutes from the village via shuttle bus and has a vast game room, hot tubs, and ski lockers big enough to hold our rental equipment from Venture Sports.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
The monthlies are $1,029 and get you bike storage and rentable lockers.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Softly by the kettlebell rack, louder by the equipment lockers, louder still by the entrance to the men’s locker room.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the stadium features multiple lounges, event spaces, team lockers and deck spaces offering sweeping views of the stadium.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
At Kathleen Lake, food and anything else that carries a scent like toiletries must be stored safely away from curious bears, and the park provides bear-proof lockers.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The condominium is located minutes from the village via shuttle bus and has a vast game room, hot tubs, and ski lockers big enough to hold our rental equipment from Venture Sports.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025
The monthlies are $1,029 and get you bike storage and rentable lockers.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
The arena does not provide lockers and will not check weapons at Guest Services.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Softly by the kettlebell rack, louder by the equipment lockers, louder still by the entrance to the men’s locker room.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the stadium features multiple lounges, event spaces, team lockers and deck spaces offering sweeping views of the stadium.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
Noun
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New recycling bins in a lighter shade of blue will come later.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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For those who don’t love the look of canvas storage bins and wardrobe boxes, look for an under-bed storage set.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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By the time Cubs manager Craig Counsell exercised a quick hook after Fermin’s one-out, fifth-inning single, shadows had enveloped both batter’s boxes.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The piece is a collection of disused shoemaker boxes, once used by cobblers to keep tools, pressed against each other and stacked up, clambering toward the ceiling.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In our part of the world, lichens are commonly seen in orange, blue-green, yellow, or white and may be seen growing on the trunks of certain trees, especially oaks.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each of the trees slated for removal can be spotted by passersby due to a white or blue dot painted on their trunks.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The original primary bedroom in the old part of the home is cozy and traditional with sage green walls and a fireplace, while the new primary bedroom in the modern side hews toward neutral tones with extensive closets and wood floors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Near the border of East Elmhurst, this spacious two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath apartment with 975 square feet had three exposures, a dishwasher in the galley kitchen and five closets.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Dachshund’s History The AKC explains that the dachshund, developed in Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries for badger hunting, was bred with short, curved legs, strong digging chests, and protective skull features to battle underground.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mature private capital markets and strategic acquirers with heavy war-chests allow companies to stay private for longer, or forever.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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