as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Adam Williams
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
Solid doors, sturdy shelving, and quality hardware instantly make a home feel more custom and substantial.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Next door is the kitchen, with minimal shelving, a red-tile backsplash and a pass-through window to the dining room.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
While capacity is an important focus, consider the interior layout, storage bins, adjustability of the interior shelving, door bins, and freezer layout to ensure the fridge will adequately fit a typical grocery haul.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Verb
This includes butcher block countertops, cabinetry, some shelving, a sink, and space for a fridge/freezer and other appliances.
—Adam Williams
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
Solid doors, sturdy shelving, and quality hardware instantly make a home feel more custom and substantial.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Next door is the kitchen, with minimal shelving, a red-tile backsplash and a pass-through window to the dining room.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
While capacity is an important focus, consider the interior layout, storage bins, adjustability of the interior shelving, door bins, and freezer layout to ensure the fridge will adequately fit a typical grocery haul.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Verb
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The intense online scrutiny and chaos after postponing its election has left Romania reeling.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Consider postponing important launches to a later date and instead use the time to revise existing projects.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When the dream becomes a reality, there are obvious big-ticket budget items to consider first— things like foundation and framing, roofing, windows and doors, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and electrical.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Designers use different patterns—like grids and diamonds—to complement cabinetry, wallpaper, and overall room style.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2025
Noun
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My space is filled with bold female visuals from around the world, turquoise wallpaper, evergreen drapes and a Spanish silver armoire.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Some bedrooms even have space for an armoire for guests who need to stay longer than expected.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Viewers on YouTube were amazed by the poster's finds, as well as the dresser itself.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Felicia powers it up, then opens the top dresser drawer and pulls out a stack of thin plastic cases.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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