as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
The island cabinetry’s mint color is mirrored in the adjacent dining room, where coffered jib doors camouflage a dry bar with funky wallpaper and a small desk space with additional shelving and storage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Inspectors found grease and debris buildup below all cooking equipment, on shelving throughout the kitchen and the floor and wall below the warewash and prep sink.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
If your living room always feels cluttered, shop this Kelly Clarkson sideboard that won’t take up too much space yet still provides two levels of interior shelving to maximize vertical space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
The island cabinetry’s mint color is mirrored in the adjacent dining room, where coffered jib doors camouflage a dry bar with funky wallpaper and a small desk space with additional shelving and storage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Jake Browning's second three-interception game in four weeks has got the Cincinnati Bengals searching for answers, which include potentially shelving the quarterback ahead of a showdown with the Green Bay Packers next Sunday.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Inspectors found grease and debris buildup below all cooking equipment, on shelving throughout the kitchen and the floor and wall below the warewash and prep sink.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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Adjacent to this space, the dining room offers sweeping mountain and lake views, while the nearby kitchen is a culinary dream, complete with stainless-steel appliances, practical pullout cabinetry, and a skylight illuminating the central island.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Built on a 2x6, 24-inch grid, every element, from the trusses to the cabinetry, follows this rhythm, creating visual harmony throughout.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The mandatory standard, which went into effect in September 2023, requires clothing storage units such as dressers and armoires to meet key stability requirements.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In such cases, delaying treatment may worsen the condition.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The boy stood on a dresser drawer and took the gun from his mother’s purse.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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One report has been received of a dresser tipping over, but no injuries have been recorded.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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