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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
The parking area also includes a dedicated bike corral with bike racks and lockers.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The lockers were repaired this past winter.
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Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Skiers will benefit from ski-in/ski-out access, along with dedicated ski lockers and a ski valet, making the resort’s cozy après area an easy final stop after a day on the slopes.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Under current District 65 policies, elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use cellphones in classrooms and are expected to keep them in lockers or cubbies during the school day.
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Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Bike riders should be aware that Caltrain’s lockers won’t be available during World Cup events.
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Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
There are even lockers to store gear and hair dryers to speed up your spiff-up.
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Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The lockers were repaired this past winter.
—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Skiers will benefit from ski-in/ski-out access, along with dedicated ski lockers and a ski valet, making the resort’s cozy après area an easy final stop after a day on the slopes.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Under current District 65 policies, elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use cellphones in classrooms and are expected to keep them in lockers or cubbies during the school day.
—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Campsites on the islands have fire rings, animal-proof food lockers, and privies nearby.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Bike riders should be aware that Caltrain’s lockers won’t be available during World Cup events.
—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
There are even lockers to store gear and hair dryers to speed up your spiff-up.
—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
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Keep trash bins securely closed and clean up outside garbage.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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The hotel's team can also do a grocery run and stock the cupboards and fridge ahead of your stay.
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The cupboards were nearly bare.
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Streaming boxes, chargers, and smart home gadgets can quietly add to your electricity bill.
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Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
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Here, interior designers share some go-to ways to transform your orangey kitchen while working with the cabinets, not painting or replacing them.
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This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
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The maison snatched up Orlebar Brown, a British luxury resort-wear brand known for its swim trunks, back in 2018.
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Artisans scale the trunks with ropes and spikes to reach the greenish base of each frond.
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This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
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Matching hangers instantly create a cleaner aesthetic in closets and—more importantly—function better by aligning neatly on rods.
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Nervous system training is moving from clinical biofeedback labs onto everyday wrists, chests and phone screens.
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Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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