as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Austin City Council on Thursday indefinitely postponed a controversial proposal that would have loosened long-standing city regulations governing billboard placement, shelving — at least for now — a measure that had reignited one of City Hall’s most durable land-use battles.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
The shelving parts arrived in separate boxes to my house.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Ryo is composed of long horizontal shelves supported by adjustable triangular elements made by folding a single sheet of aluminum, together creating open, multifunctional shelving systems.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Austin City Council on Thursday indefinitely postponed a controversial proposal that would have loosened long-standing city regulations governing billboard placement, shelving — at least for now — a measure that had reignited one of City Hall’s most durable land-use battles.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Replacing the second set of seats is a pull-out table and a 91-liter fridge topped with a shelving unit.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
The shelving parts arrived in separate boxes to my house.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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Choose storage that blends with the architecture, and doesn't stick out—like cabinetry that matches the tone of the wall.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Presumably a fridge is hidden away somewhere in all that cabinetry too, though this has not been confirmed.—
Adam Williams
March 04,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tabling the bill means legislators are postponing the matter and might not revisit it this session, but could bring it up again later.—
Morgan Matzen,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ekko Astral are postponing their second album, The Beltway Is Burning.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Repurpose dressers and armoires to make bathroom vanities and cabinets.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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The union is calling for an inflationary increase to wages effective July 1, while Cassellius has proposed delaying inflationary raises until January to save money.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The inspector general accused the department of blocking long-standing access to internal DHS databases used for oversight work, restricting data related to border enforcement and TSA programs, and delaying access to classified intelligence systems.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The men return to their $150-a-month rooms, which barely have room for a single-size bed and a dresser.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Born in 1934 in the northern Italian town of Piacenza, Armani entered fashion almost by accident, first working as a window dresser at Milan’s La Rinascente before launching his own label with partner Sergio Galeotti in 1975.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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