as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Even without investing in new shelving, editing overcrowded bookcases and leaving more negative space between objects can instantly make a room feel lighter.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Gadd wrote the first episode back in 2019, shelving the tale of two brothers with a dysfunctional bond for four years.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Noun
If streamlined shower shelving is the goal, look no further than Umbra’s minimal designs.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Even without investing in new shelving, editing overcrowded bookcases and leaving more negative space between objects can instantly make a room feel lighter.
—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Verb
After all, the shock of HBO Max shelving its Batgirl movie for a tax write-off was still in the air, and pop culture was busy writing the superhero genre’s obituary after a string of box office underperformers from both Marvel and DC.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Gadd wrote the first episode back in 2019, shelving the tale of two brothers with a dysfunctional bond for four years.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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Inside, the open-concept layout includes a compact kitchen and storage cabinetry.
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The stark finish provided contrast and a grounding touch to the light wood and colorful cabinetry that's been popular.
Verb
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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Those who keep postponing the conversation risk leaving their heirs not a fortune but a locked archive whose contents can only be guessed at.
Noun
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Still, pieces are softer, rounder and, in the case of the large TV stand/armoire that holds the bar, glassware, snacks and the coffee/tea service, brimming with functionality.
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Mother had purchased a new bed and armoire for his room, and the walls were freshly distempered.
Verb
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The company is a major investor in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and a report in The New York Times suggested OpenAI is considering delaying an initial public offering of its stock to next year from the second half of this year.
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The company is a major investor in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and a report in The New York Times suggested OpenAI is considering delaying an initial public offering of its stock to next year from the second half of this year.
Noun
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The Drexel dresser and highboy chest have been refinished and occupy a guest room.
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Carrie clocked Cola’s preoccupation with one of the dresser’s drawers.
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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