shelving 1 of 2

present participle of shelve

shelving

2 of 2

noun

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Recent Examples of shelving
Verb
This includes butcher block countertops, cabinetry, some shelving, a sink, and space for a fridge/freezer and other appliances. Adam Williams june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2025 Solid doors, sturdy shelving, and quality hardware instantly make a home feel more custom and substantial. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 June 2025 Next door is the kitchen, with minimal shelving, a red-tile backsplash and a pass-through window to the dining room. Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 16 May 2025 While capacity is an important focus, consider the interior layout, storage bins, adjustability of the interior shelving, door bins, and freezer layout to ensure the fridge will adequately fit a typical grocery haul. Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shelving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Verb
  • The intense online scrutiny and chaos after postponing its election has left Romania reeling.
    Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Consider postponing important launches to a later date and instead use the time to revise existing projects.
    Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This includes a small kitchen with an induction cooktop, a sink, a fridge, and some cabinetry.
    Adam Williams July 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2025
  • Imperial Apartments got a recent upgrade with new paint, vinyl and tile flooring, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and appliances and skylights in all fourth-floor units.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • To her left, the drawers of an armoire are too full to close.
    Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
  • My space is filled with bold female visuals from around the world, turquoise wallpaper, evergreen drapes and a Spanish silver armoire.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Destiny Campos and Jeremy Fancher were charged with murder more than a year after their 4-month-old was found unresponsive inside a dresser drawer.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
  • Included in those top discounts is a handheld cordless vacuum cleaner with three types of attachments, a six-drawer dresser with gold hardware, and a 12-piece food storage container set with airtight snap-on lids.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 June 2025

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