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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
The opportunity wasn’t lost on Shula, the rock-solid legend who sat afterward at his locker, openly crying, in a manner that stunned Dolphins personnel.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The appearance was Purdy’s first since the 49ers cleaned out their lockers following a 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers raised questions about enforcement if students peek at their phones in lockers and the cost of purchasing storage equipment.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
His locker at Intuit Dome had remained untouched for two months.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The appearance was Purdy’s first since the 49ers cleaned out their lockers following a 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers raised questions about enforcement if students peek at their phones in lockers and the cost of purchasing storage equipment.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
His locker at Intuit Dome had remained untouched for two months.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
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Philadelphia car owners have used folding tables and plastic bins.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Investigators, one of whom wore a Pima County Sheriff's Department vest, took equipment out of plastic bins in a truck.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Best Way To Store Opened Jam While unopened jars of jam can be safely stored in a cool, dry cupboard or pantry, opened jars should always be refrigerated.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Probst notes the delay was also a simple matter of refilling the cupboard.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her life’s work was stolen early Monday when thieves swiped a shipping box containing many of her puppets from outside her Beachwood Canyon apartment.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Around 656 boxes of original 2020 election records – as opposed to copies – were seized, according to Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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If your hall closet is near the entryway, drop-zone baskets are a game changer, says Lisa Chun, organization expert and founder of Our Home Becoming.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Having a polished yet comfortable pair of pants in your closet can make getting ready for work, dinner, and more so much easier.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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He was arrested after authorities found $10,000 in his truck, and 175 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of an accompanying car driven by an associate.—
Mac Engel
February 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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My crabapple and witchhazel sprout extra stems at the bottom of their trunks.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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Find out why pros in particular are majorly drawn to honey oak cabinets and other accents for 2026 and get their best tips for how to best incorporate it into your home.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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The curio cabinets are empty of their curiosities.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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For example, women are more likely to have chest tightness as a symptom, which may be misdiagnosed as a sign of anxiety.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ghalazanjiri was shot in the chest by a sniper bullet and died on the spot.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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