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as in bins
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 cupboards
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 lockers
There are new lockers assigned, a few non-roster invitees trying to play their way into a pension plan, and some genuinely impressive talent on the depth chart.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Maybe even little lockers for sports gear or special toys — with their name on it.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Frail elderly women, swathed in headscarves and saris, worshipped while sitting on puddled pavement near corroded metal changing lockers plastered with ads for Glow & Lovely skin cream.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 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
The visiting locker room has comparatively low ceilings, ugly carpet and utilitarian lockers.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Seventeen states and the District of Columbia ban phones throughout the school day but allow students to keep them in accessible storage, such as lockers or backpacks, according to the report.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The lockers at their Bethel Park location can be used at night and on weekends.
—Kristine Sorensen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Maybe even little lockers for sports gear or special toys — with their name on it.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Frail elderly women, swathed in headscarves and saris, worshipped while sitting on puddled pavement near corroded metal changing lockers plastered with ads for Glow & Lovely skin cream.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 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
The visiting locker room has comparatively low ceilings, ugly carpet and utilitarian lockers.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Seventeen states and the District of Columbia ban phones throughout the school day but allow students to keep them in accessible storage, such as lockers or backpacks, according to the report.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The lockers at their Bethel Park location can be used at night and on weekends.
—Kristine Sorensen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
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Which means that, while donation bins are one of the cheaper collection tools to scale, local rules may unintentionally choke off the collection network that the law depends on, especially as collection volumes rise.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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For instance, cooking nutritious meals (and dining out less) is easier when your kitchen pantry is organized with bins and stackable airtight containers.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even in the coldest days of winter, local families had the ingredients in their cupboards.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Leafs’ priority at the trade deadline must be restocking their barren cupboards with high draft picks and intriguing prospects.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 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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Pizza boxes were strewn about from the night before, and a few straggling musicians and associates were puttering around, dipping their feet in the infinity pool.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are three functional drawers at the top and two smaller cabinets on each side of a larger central section.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
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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If the tops of trunks appear dead, the whole trunk should be removed to the ground.—
Tom Macklin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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More than 80 percent of the furniture is crafted and sourced locally, like the massive trunks holding up the roof of the restaurant, El Cosmo.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Slightly larger are the Seahorse Suites, at 258 square feet, which have beds that face the windows, walk-in closets, and a double-basin bath.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a video of the incident, about a half-dozen women, unarmed and dressed for the classroom, square off against at least four masked agents of the federal government, their chests puffed out under bulky tactical gear.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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For years, simple pine chests with large, circular knobs have been a dime a dozen at antique stores.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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