as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Inspectors found heavy dust and debris accumulation on the surround fan and on the shelving above the prep table.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 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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Verb
The shelving of the show just so happens to coincide with the sale of Paramount Global, BET's parent company, to Skydance Media - a merger cleared by the Federal Communications Commission after Paramount agreed to pony up $16 million to settle President Trump's lawsuit against CBS' 60 Minutes.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Inspectors found heavy dust and debris accumulation on the surround fan and on the shelving above the prep table.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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Verb
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are white oak floors throughout, and in the kitchen, Italian custom cabinetry along with Carrara marble countertops and backsplashes.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fans of the movie will love every last detail of the interiors, which Small designed to perfectly mimic the set—from the stone fireplace and blue velvet ottoman in the cozy living room to the bright blue cabinetry, round dining table, and blue-and-white China displayed in the kitchen.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unusually warm and dry weather from late September into early October may be delaying peak fall color in some places, and could also result in a shorter, less vibrant season, said Adam Schneider, assistant professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, in a recent blog post.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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For many families and vulnerable individuals, the cost could be prohibitive, potentially delaying or blocking access.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bedrooms, meanwhile, feature vintage French armoires.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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What's new at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Rooms feature new furniture, including beds, side tables, armoires and drapes.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pair with red lipstick and an LBD or use the earrings to add dimension to a leather jacket and cargo pants — becoming the coolest dresser in a 100-mile radius.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Set in Argentina in 1983, as a military dictatorship rules the country, Luis (Tonatiuh), a gay window dresser, is imprisoned with Valentin (Diego Luna), a political prisoner.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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