as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The 2017 two-bedroom residence or vacation rental features open shelving, a wood stove, a kitchen with flat-front cabinets, and a downstairs with a double bunk room, a laundry, and an extra space.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
With the city well behind its housing goals and high construction costs shelving efforts to build, San Jose is considering expanding financial incentives to spur the next wave of development projects.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Beyond the benefits, professional designers caution against open shelving.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The 2017 two-bedroom residence or vacation rental features open shelving, a wood stove, a kitchen with flat-front cabinets, and a downstairs with a double bunk room, a laundry, and an extra space.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Amazon is quietly shelving its Blue Jay project months after introducing the robotic picking and stowing system in a South Carolina fulfillment center last October.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
With the city well behind its housing goals and high construction costs shelving efforts to build, San Jose is considering expanding financial incentives to spur the next wave of development projects.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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After stripping the Boise home of its contents, the Myers added new cabinetry as well as a new driveway, sprinkler system and heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hardware for cabinetry is left for final adjustment.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The central bank’s latest projections show interest rates remain unchanged for longer than previously expected, postponing cuts that had been pencilled in earlier this year.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Adding a couple of new, on-sale tops to your armoire is a quick and easy way to spruce up your collection in the early days of spring.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Place the extra layers on a bench at the foot of the bed, inside an open storage bench, or in an armoire or another cabinet that is deep and wide enough to hold bulky bedding.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The chamber is set to leave Washington for a two-week recess at the end of this week, but Thune has not ruled out delaying the break if the shutdown is not resolved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The driver was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing or delaying an officer, police said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These spots include pockets in your toiletry kit, dresser drawers, and backpack compartments.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Every dresser, table, and chair doesn’t need to be the exact same material and finish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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