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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed
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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable
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Recent Examples of locker
For the film, Hargitay conducts interviews with all of her siblings separately, gets access to Jayne’s storage locker that had been untouched for decades and contains a treasure trove of memorabilia from her mother’s career as well as the lives of her kids, plenty of home movie and more.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025
And everyone inside Boston’s locker — and inside the city — is wondering how the leg injury will impact the franchise for the long-term future.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Another advance is the park’s use of facial-recognition technology for lockers and express lanes.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
After acknowledging the impressiveness of that mark, Tatum leaned back in front of his locker and smiled.
—Jay King, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2025
And everyone inside Boston’s locker — and inside the city — is wondering how the leg injury will impact the franchise for the long-term future.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Another advance is the park’s use of facial-recognition technology for lockers and express lanes.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
After acknowledging the impressiveness of that mark, Tatum leaned back in front of his locker and smiled.
—Jay King, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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Officers were shooting flash-bangs and less-lethal munitions, while the protesters tried to erect a barrier with recycling bins.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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One cool option is to create bins automatically based on face recognition.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The shelf-stable stars that make mealtime prep a breeze Spice up your cupboard!—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.—
Marni Jameson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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According to Opta, Madueke had more touches (12) than any other player in the opposition’s box, completed the most dribbles (three), and finished joint-first in duels won (seven), alongside Jude Bellingham and Dan Burn.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Fever assistant Austin Kelly — who acted as head coach Saturday in the stead of Stephanie White, who was away from the team for personal reasons — remembered watching the Bulls on box TVs in hotel rooms while traveling with his AAU team during the ’90s.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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There’s a song that says, go up into the higher room and just go into the closet and have a conversation with God.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Georgia’s son Austin, who was playing hide-and-seek and hiding in the closet of Tom’s room, witnessed his mom smother Tom with a pillow.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In the story, the tree selflessly offers its apples, branches and eventually its entire trunk to the boy.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This fire pit is ideal for transporting in the trunk on camping trips, tailgating adventures, beach excursions, or as an outdoor centerpiece in your own backyard.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Be sure cabinet hardware selections don’t clash or compete with other finishes in the room, including other hardware, lighting, or fixtures.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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This rash typically starts on the face and spreads over the body, including hands, feet, genitals, and chest.—
Francisco J. Rivera Rosario,
Health,
7 June 2025
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However, a few years ago, during a routine physical, Jones’ primary care doctor found something unusual in his chest X-ray.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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