as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The top floor reads more like a loft, with an open layout, large skylights, custom shelving, a dramatic pivoting wall, and a bathroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The product was voluntarily discarded The walk-in refrigerator had old food accumulation on the shelving units.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Extending Technology The Phantom has XBass Pro, a fully analog variable shelving EQ in 10, 20 and 40Hz options.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The top floor reads more like a loft, with an open layout, large skylights, custom shelving, a dramatic pivoting wall, and a bathroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
Tarantino’s script leaked online in January 2014, leading the director to consider shelving the project before salvaging it with revisions and a live read of the screenplay later that year.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The product was voluntarily discarded The walk-in refrigerator had old food accumulation on the shelving units.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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Navy Hardworking and sophisticated, navy is designer Christine Ho's pick for bathroom walls or cabinetry.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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Luxurious design elements range from a Bianco Eclipse Quartzite island in the kitchen to a Cloud Chandelier in the dining room, allowing both spaces to stand out, while warm lighting and softly shimmering gold cabinetry foster harmony between the two.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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,
23 Jan. 2026
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But Texas women's basketball is postponing its game against Arkansas.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Know Your Armoire Types There are many different styles of vintage armoires on the market that are worth considering.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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These conditions can make driving challenging, so exercise extreme caution on the road, and if possible, consider delaying your trip.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Notably, employers may also inform applicants upfront when specific convictions would disqualify them under law or company policy, preserving transparency while delaying individualized screening.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With a total of six drawers, three per piece, the dresser offers ample room for my clothes and accessories.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Check side tables and your dresser in the bedroom for spare change and other personal items.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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