as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Seemingly half of the testers in the gondolas (Sephora-speak for brand shelving) at their Beverly Hills location looked like they had been ransacked by zombies.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Consider using Cambria as window-sill cladding, shelving for a wet bar, or even as focal-point wall installations that serve as artwork in their own right.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
As the response continued to grow, maintenance technician Mario Velazquez stepped up to build a dedicated room, complete with shelving and clothing racks, that is easily accessible to clients.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Seemingly half of the testers in the gondolas (Sephora-speak for brand shelving) at their Beverly Hills location looked like they had been ransacked by zombies.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Use contact paper or shelving liners to prevent crumbs and residue from building up on shelves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Consider using Cambria as window-sill cladding, shelving for a wet bar, or even as focal-point wall installations that serve as artwork in their own right.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen retains mid-century design flourishes with its stainless-steel counters and sleek white cabinetry.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During emergencies the governor would be able to reshape state regulations, suspend laws and redirect funding, as Newsom did during the COVID-19 pandemic by banning price gouging, halting evictions and postponing the 2020 tax deadline.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump is expected to travel to China in mid-May to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, after postponing the trip because of the Iran war.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Adding a couple of new, on-sale tops to your armoire is a quick and easy way to spruce up your collection in the early days of spring.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Place the extra layers on a bench at the foot of the bed, inside an open storage bench, or in an armoire or another cabinet that is deep and wide enough to hold bulky bedding.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For a worker with a $2,200 monthly benefit at full retirement age, living to 85 and delaying from 62 to 70 produces roughly $66,240 more in total lifetime benefits.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the agency halted balloon launches at some locations and is delaying them elsewhere.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s the fridge near the door, the dresser on the right.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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The only out-of-order issue at hand is the queen consort’s dresser becoming so involved with some sort of enforcement.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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