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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 cabinets
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
Additionally, the stadium features multiple lounges, event spaces, team lockers and deck spaces offering sweeping views of the stadium.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Some sat sunken in the leather roller chairs in front of their lockers.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
These days, Ski-In is fully modern, offering online bookings, heated lockers, and top-tier gear.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since June, vandals have tagged eight locations in the South Side neighborhood — including a mailbox, stop sign, emergency bell and lockers — with stickers or graffiti carrying antisemitic messages, the latest found Monday afternoon in the 1300 block of East 53rd Street, authorities said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The domed facility features a turf sports field, a multi-sports court, a track, multipurpose rooms, fitness areas, lockers, showers and bathrooms.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The conference rooms are named after elements from the game and employees also have access to lockers, towel service and a bike room on the downstairs floor.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Depending on the location, some parcels may be directly delivered by the EVs to the lockers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Some sat sunken in the leather roller chairs in front of their lockers.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
These days, Ski-In is fully modern, offering online bookings, heated lockers, and top-tier gear.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since June, vandals have tagged eight locations in the South Side neighborhood — including a mailbox, stop sign, emergency bell and lockers — with stickers or graffiti carrying antisemitic messages, the latest found Monday afternoon in the 1300 block of East 53rd Street, authorities said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The domed facility features a turf sports field, a multi-sports court, a track, multipurpose rooms, fitness areas, lockers, showers and bathrooms.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The conference rooms are named after elements from the game and employees also have access to lockers, towel service and a bike room on the downstairs floor.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Depending on the location, some parcels may be directly delivered by the EVs to the lockers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockers
Noun
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The retailer has organizers for as little as $1, including clear bins, rolling utility carts, under-bed storage, and more.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tired of dragging your bins to the curb and waking up to the roar of garbage trucks?—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Estate plans of the future won’t live in filing cabinets.—
Cody Barbo,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keeping with a simple and classic look, Pauly opted for a farmhouse sink and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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The largest bank in the US, JP Morgan Chase, is among those that no longer allow new customers to rent safety deposit boxes (though continue to maintain them for existing clients) having deemed them too expensive to run.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Spans of control, layers, or boxes on a chart matter less than what the organization is known for and consistently good at.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kitchen The kitchen cabinets will mysteriously open and close on their own — with a Shadow Goblin hiding in one of the cupboards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.—
Sian Babish,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 1975 drummer wore short neutral swim trunks as the pair took a dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Not like something out of Cheever, with caterers and valet parking and Brahmins standing around in dry trunks with Martinis in their hands.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hanging Fabric Organizers Jennifer Moore, the founder of Organized Boutique in Allen, Texas, isn't a fan of working with hanging fabric organizers, which many people often add to their closets to store sweaters and the like.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Her mold prevention tips include using dehumidifiers in high-humidity areas; keeping up with regular home cleaning; drying damp surfaces promptly; and monitoring vulnerable areas like HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) closets and basements.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At its least harmful, the message players wore across their chests Sunday trivializes a life-altering situation as inconsequential and secondary for those who lack the fame and platform to remind us of the permanent effects.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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In an effort to increase participation, which dropped during the COVID pandemic and has yet to fully recover, the California Coastal Commission will offer some impressive prizes hidden in small 4-inch wooden chests at cleanup sites around the state.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Lockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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