as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Ideal for co-working, the lobby has a fireplace, decorative art on open shelving units, and many plush sofas, with complimentary coffee served each morning.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Carter, especially, has been locked in—working hands-on with producers and engineers, shelving solo drops to focus entirely on building the album’s foundation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
If you’re tempted by the prospect of ripping out old cabinets and resorting to lower-cost open shelving, Teel recommends staying away from open shelving or glass cabinetry to keep your space from looking cluttered.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
Ideal for co-working, the lobby has a fireplace, decorative art on open shelving units, and many plush sofas, with complimentary coffee served each morning.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Verb
Consider shelving options for towels, cosmetics, and other items.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Carter, especially, has been locked in—working hands-on with producers and engineers, shelving solo drops to focus entirely on building the album’s foundation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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Bay windows and mahogany herringbone wood floors anchor the formal living room, which flows into the formal dining area and kitchen, the latter of which has been updated with sleek white cabinetry and a ceiling painted to resemble the sky.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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The metal cabinetry has remained a cult-favorite in the last decade, and has seen slight spikes in popularity when been featured on shows like Our Welsh Chapel, Call the Midwife, Antiques Roadshow.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Two additional rezoning requests covering roughly 80 acres have been repeatedly tabled, with the council postponing decisions again in March while awaiting a staff briefing on data center infrastructure and policy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 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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Electric propulsion also enables Blitz to have a low acoustic as well as infra-red signature, delaying detection.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Temporarily delaying action on a state law that would open the door for a lot of homes to be built across the city.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The dresser has a classic silhouette with minimalist details like tapered legs and oiled hardware, and the mirror doubles as a vanity.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Making sure your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom are neat and tidy and free of clutter can feel like a full-time job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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