as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
Spruce yours up with shelving for your plants, lighting to set the mood outside, and cooling accessories to keep you comfortable in the dead heat of summer.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
It was used in the bar area, the kitchen wait station, and the shelving that separates the main dining room from the private area, which is called the Spice Room.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Everything in the store is kindling, and the metal shelving hems in what’s becoming a human fire-pit.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Amazon has a modern couch with wooden shelving all around it and extra storage underneath.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
Spruce yours up with shelving for your plants, lighting to set the mood outside, and cooling accessories to keep you comfortable in the dead heat of summer.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
It was used in the bar area, the kitchen wait station, and the shelving that separates the main dining room from the private area, which is called the Spice Room.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Everything in the store is kindling, and the metal shelving hems in what’s becoming a human fire-pit.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Verb
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The intense online scrutiny and chaos after postponing its election has left Romania reeling.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Consider postponing important launches to a later date and instead use the time to revise existing projects.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is split into two, with oak units on each side wall, and includes an induction cooktop, a fridge, sink, cabinetry, and space for more appliances.—
Adam Williams
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
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Most of Airstream’s cabinetry, windows and doors are made onsite, as are window treatments and some upholstered pieces.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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For real jewelry connoisseurs, an armoire, like the Hives and Honey Morgan Jewelry Armoire, is both spacious and stylish.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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One of the easiest ways to tackle jewelry storage is to go with a jewelry cabinet or jewelry armoire.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Be sure to take advantage of these major markdowns on investment pieces like a bed frame, dresser, area rug, and more.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2025
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While closet shelving or a large dresser can do the trick, consider opting for furniture pieces with hidden compartments that can pull double duty in a bedroom.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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