sea chests

noun

plural of sea chest
as in safe-deposit boxes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea chests
  1. crates
  2. cartons
  3. trunks
  4. safes
  5. chests
Noun
  • Sit, who went by the first name Tony, operated Happy K9 Academy and the dogs were in his care when they were kept in crates in a hot van and died, the district attorney’s office said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026
  • In a subsequent investigation, authorities found that Sit kept the animals in small crates in a hot van, where the animals died of heat stroke.
    — Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of crates
Noun
  • The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.
    — Greta Cross, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of cartons
Noun
  • The clasps are also an homage to those used on LV trunks since the 1860s.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
  • Now would be the time to trim the limbs with declining leaves back to healthy portions of limbs or trunks.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of trunks
Noun
  • Amenities include plush duvets, fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs with streaming, individual climate control, safes, garment steamers, and pet-friendly options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Look for airtight and waterproof containers or safes to protect your most important documents from moisture damage, mildew, mold, warping, or wrinkling.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of safes
Noun
  • Women slapped their heads with their hands in mourning, while men beat their chests in unison, a tradition observed at Shia Muslim funerals.
    — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026
  • According to the complaint, the scrolls had been tucked beneath clothing and textiles inside two chests.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of chests
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“Sea chests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20chests. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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