as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Use the crevice tool to vacuum in cracks and corners, especially where the shelf meets the wall, under shelving, and where the wall meets the ceiling, which are favorite places for moths to lay eggs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 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
The unit has a fireplace, wood-look flooring, a walk-in closet, and a kitchen with butcher-block counters, subway tiles, and open shelving.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Use the crevice tool to vacuum in cracks and corners, especially where the shelf meets the wall, under shelving, and where the wall meets the ceiling, which are favorite places for moths to lay eggs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 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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Interiors are an on-trend blend of warm wood panels, sage, and chartreuse soft furnishings, rattan cabinetry, and slabs of bold black and white marble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The interior decor, meanwhile, is a modern mix of drywall and vinyl plank floors, with custom wooden cabinetry and graphite countertops.—
Adam Williams
April 22,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The selection of Morrissey as a headliner is bound to raise eyebrows following a spotty track record of canceling or postponing some 200 headlining appearances in the past decade-plus.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mother had purchased a new bed and armoire for his room, and the walls were freshly distempered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The bedroom has a king bed, a daybed, an armoire, a desk, and side tables; the separate living room has a sectional sofa (with a pull-out couch), a full kitchenette, a large counter, and a private patio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That is setting batteries up for a dual role as an enabler to putting more green energy on the grid and delaying the phase-out of fossil fuels.—
Mark Chediak,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who was recently defeated in an election, had accused Ukraine of deliberately delaying repairs — an allegation that Zelenskyy denied.—
Karel Janicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Best Way Day Storage Deals Add more storage space to your home with sneaky storage options like this round ottoman and spacious sideboard, as well as more classic solutions like a nine-drawer dresser, TV stand, and charming bookshelf.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Norbury once posted an ask on behalf of her daughter for a seven-drawer dresser in a specific color.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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