as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Small pod-type coffee pots, compact microwaves, mini fridges, under-bed storage shelving, area rugs, cozy comforters, and bathroom essentials can make college kids’ dorm rooms feel more like home.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 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
Rusted shelving was also found in the dry storage area, along with a shelf near a mop sink being held up by bricks.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Small pod-type coffee pots, compact microwaves, mini fridges, under-bed storage shelving, area rugs, cozy comforters, and bathroom essentials can make college kids’ dorm rooms feel more like home.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
Debt is quietly dictating the choices parents make for their families every day, from skipping meals to shelving college savings plans for their children.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 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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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Glass sliders in both the living and dining areas open to a deck that spans the full width of the house, while the open-plan kitchen sports grey ceramic tile counters, stainless steel cabinetry, and modern appliances.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ezvalo Set of 2 Rechargeable Under-Cabinet LED Lights Installation takes all of 60 seconds, reviewers said, and requires no tools or damage to walls or cabinetry.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The long-term effect is a generation carrying debt, stuck in low-wage jobs, and delaying milestones like homeownership or starting families.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Flush-fit door handles fail far more often during side impacts than regular handles, delaying egress or rescue time after a crash.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their attention turned to a giant cherry-colored armoire that had belonged to a professor now on sabbatical in Malaysia.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s one armchair, one armoire, one pair of ballet pointe shoes, and 37 desk lamps.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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,
15 Sep. 2025
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Coon also joked that with so much time adapting the elaborate costumes, her daughter, born in the summer of 2021, thought that her mom's on-set dresser, Brian, was her father.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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