as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
An accumulation of unused cardboard was stacked near the upright coolers, restroom door and on the retail shelving.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 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
Open shelving near a shower can collect dust easily.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
An accumulation of unused cardboard was stacked near the upright coolers, restroom door and on the retail shelving.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 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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Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Light-wood beams line the ceiling, mirroring the cabinetry in the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cases of norovirus were identified among Team Finland, the International Olympic Committee said last week, postponing a women’s ice hockey game with Canada.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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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,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two of the four cottages can be connected via a secret armoire doorway to create a three-bedroom escape that’s perfect for families.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bushman, who was posted with the CDC, got a medical waiver delaying her deployment on account of stress and grief.—
Amy Maxmen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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His company has mitigated tariff expenses by delaying store expansion and purchasing roasting equipment before the tariffs went into effect.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The dresser drawers that sat above the opening served as an ordinary, unremarkable piece of furniture — the kind of detail someone would walk past without a second glance.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The brand’s ability to shape and influence the non-fashion consumer into being a better dresser is incredibly important.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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