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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink
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Recent Examples of cupboard
The cupboard is bare at receiver with just Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, so the Chiefs are desperate for some help there.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The clever cupboard is made of natural wood with four adjustable shelves and is available in various grains, like dusty gray oak and ivory.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
For a multi-use product that can tackle everything from toilets to towels, look no further than your cupboard.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The clever cupboard is made of natural wood with four adjustable shelves and is available in various grains, like dusty gray oak and ivory.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
For a multi-use product that can tackle everything from toilets to towels, look no further than your cupboard.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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In Concord, Legaspi said Bay Area Crisis Nursery has seen more elderly residents come to the organization’s food pantry since last August.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Friday, April 17, pantry officials said in a press release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Guitar and bass players can plug in and choose from 25 instrument-specific amps and cabinets with several microphones, along with 35 separate stompboxes and a handy tuner.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 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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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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