as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors
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Recent Examples of cabinet
Underneath all that are a cabinet full of baking spice notes like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The expansive kitchen offers ocean views with top-quality appliances and ample counter and cabinet space for the most demanding chef.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Take a moment to go through every closet, drawer, and cabinet, compiling items for donation.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
The new superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District, Peter Licata, is making tweaks to the district’s cabinet of high-level administrators.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The expansive kitchen offers ocean views with top-quality appliances and ample counter and cabinet space for the most demanding chef.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Take a moment to go through every closet, drawer, and cabinet, compiling items for donation.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
The new superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District, Peter Licata, is making tweaks to the district’s cabinet of high-level administrators.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
Noun
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But the Leafs aren’t rebuilding, yet, and years of trading away picks have left the cupboard relatively bare.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The trailer starts out by showing Harry living in his cupboard room under the stairs at the Dursleys’ home.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The stadium has new artificial turf, home-plate club seats, clubhouse carpet and lockers, and new flooring on the outfield deck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, team room and indoor putting and simulation areas.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The circular marble-top table now lives in her living room as a game table; the dresser is filled with blankets for guests; the red coffee cart sits in her kitchen.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
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Not with possessions—Malik’s crib, like mine, was a dresser drawer lined with blankets.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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