as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Reports that sluggish ratings were one of the factors for the network taking a step back from the franchise, but with the shelving of a new season, the Latino representation on Bravo also dwindles.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 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
The visible dancing flame of the optional Dickinson Marine Newport heater can be seen just behind that shelving unit.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Reports that sluggish ratings were one of the factors for the network taking a step back from the franchise, but with the shelving of a new season, the Latino representation on Bravo also dwindles.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 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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There are floor-to-ceiling porcelain slab walls, designer lighting, and architectural reveals that create the impression of floating walls and ceilings, while cabinetry throughout is crafted by the heritage Italian design and furniture company Pedini.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Carryboy opts to add cabinetry just inside the rear load doors for extra organization.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Washington’s business-first approach offers material order in exchange for indefinitely postponing democratic aspirations.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
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Exporters said that the decision reflected the gravity of the situation; postponing the events was unavoidable.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 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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Are clients delaying decisions on big investments?—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Others called it a performative move that contrasts with the EPA’s recent regulatory actions, including a rollback of mercury emissions standards, rescinding drinking water limits for certain PFAS and delaying Biden-era restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The woman told officers during an argument, Dickson pushed her into a dresser, choked her and slammed her head into the wall.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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From an inventive valet stand to a dresser with drawers that glide like ice skates, these items make getting dressed a joy.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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