as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
People often do not consider that even bathroom shelving is not the coolest or driest places in their home.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 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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Noun
Use Rounded Furnishings So often minimalists become laser-focused on straight, clean-lined, and crisp surfaces and furniture pieces, whether rectangular dressers, hexagonal side tables, cube shelving, or square armchairs, but Gordon actually recommends choosing things with round edges.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
People often do not consider that even bathroom shelving is not the coolest or driest places in their home.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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So expect to see more floor-to-ceiling kitchen cabinetry with more drawers than shelves, walk-in and butler’s pantries, and islands packed with storage.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her followers got a better look at her spacious kitchen's wooden cabinetry and light fixtures behind them.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump signed a proclamation hours before the end of 2025, postponing the tariff hikes on these items, which were originally due to take effect on Thursday.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The mandatory standard, which went into effect in September 2023, requires clothing storage units such as dressers and armoires to meet key stability requirements.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In such cases, delaying treatment may worsen the condition.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Worn Clothing Do not fill your dresser drawers with garments that have seen better days to the point that they're torn or stained.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Use your mother's cherished silver tray to organize items on your dresser.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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