as in cabinetry
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as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
At the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, located near the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, a $75,000 grant six years ago helped the museum install compact shelving, which allowed the organization to store more objects on-site in better conditions.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Add sconces to the room and lighting under shower benches, in shelving and cove sections of the ceiling.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Store them nested together to save space, or display them proudly on open shelving for easy access.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Don’t forget to clean areas up high, such as shelving, where cats may lounge.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
At the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, located near the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, a $75,000 grant six years ago helped the museum install compact shelving, which allowed the organization to store more objects on-site in better conditions.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Add sconces to the room and lighting under shower benches, in shelving and cove sections of the ceiling.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Store them nested together to save space, or display them proudly on open shelving for easy access.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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All-white, custom cabinetry by Molteni Group lines the chef’s kitchen nearby, while an island topped by Calacatta Caldia marble anchors the space opposite Miele appliances and a second wine fridge.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
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There’s no shortage of storage in this Murphy bed, which has built-in cabinetry and pullout nightstands.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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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Rolls of satin were stacked under a worktable; a mannequin in a strapless gown made of Chantilly lace stood near an armoire.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Choose either a clothing rod or trio of interior shelves depending on your needs, and this versatile piece transforms from wardrobe to linen closet to living room armoire in a snap.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Original price: $689 Add a mid-century modern look to your bedroom with this Yarber six-drawer double dresser.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Clean off nightstands, dressers, bookcases, side tables, beds, chairs, and floors.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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