as in locker
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a chest containing almost every tool that the home do-it-yourselfer is likely to need
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Recent Examples of chest
The man was captured on a trail camera wearing camouflage with an AR-15-style rifle slung across his chest, according to the affidavit.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Nichols also told local news outlets that the couple’s daughter, Mary Graham, who was driving the car, was released from the hospital after being treated for chest injuries.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
After their first job of the day, Monroe asked his boss to take him to a Weatherford emergency room for chest pains and back pain, Susan said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
The hiker's injuries are not life-threatening, but the 29-year-old sustained injuries to his chest and arm, the park said in a statement.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Nichols also told local news outlets that the couple’s daughter, Mary Graham, who was driving the car, was released from the hospital after being treated for chest injuries.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
After their first job of the day, Monroe asked his boss to take him to a Weatherford emergency room for chest pains and back pain, Susan said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
The hiker's injuries are not life-threatening, but the 29-year-old sustained injuries to his chest and arm, the park said in a statement.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
Noun
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Kelley previously said investigators were searching the suspect's home, school locker, and phone.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steam was rising out of the hissing showers nearby, and there was Josh Allen slumped on a stool in front of his locker, looking like a club fighter from Jersey who had picked the wrong opponent for a payday.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of storage cubes on sale, like this $13 four-pack and this six-pack of cloth storage bins.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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The victim’s body was discovered in a bag inside a tote bin, KTVI reported.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their simple yet elevated styles and colors align with our sensibilities, and being able to infuse their sleepwear with our out-of-the-box illustrations felt completely natural.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rain drizzled down most of the day Friday and into the early evening, but before sunset, as Kansas City shredder Samantha Fish was unleashing on guitar, the clouds parted to make way for a vibrant, double rainbow that arched over the entire box canyon.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are four doors for access plus a trunk hatch, with the car's adult-sized occupants promised a fairly comfortable journey despite the limited external proportions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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