as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Niches and shelving can be integrated into these, as well, for a comprehensive custom end result.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
The fiscal rationale for shelving the bill was never persuasive.
—Jeffrey Prang, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The 2017 two-bedroom residence or vacation rental features open shelving, a wood stove, a kitchen with flat-front cabinets, and a downstairs with a double bunk room, a laundry, and an extra space.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Niches and shelving can be integrated into these, as well, for a comprehensive custom end result.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
With the city well behind its housing goals and high construction costs shelving efforts to build, San Jose is considering expanding financial incentives to spur the next wave of development projects.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
The fiscal rationale for shelving the bill was never persuasive.
—Jeffrey Prang, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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An adjacent dining area connects to the petite kitchen, which has custom cabinetry, granite countertops, high-end appliances, and a breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Dalrymple also noted that people are eager to lean into organic materials such as clay, terra-cotta, reclaimed brick and wood, bluestone, cobblestone, and other natural elements for countertops, backsplashes, cabinetry, and flooring.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Americans are also making other sacrifices, such as delaying a job change, putting off buying a new home or postponing growing their family.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Economists warn that conflict in the Middle East risks pushing up inflation and postponing interest-rate cuts if higher energy prices rises become sustained.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Adding a couple of new, on-sale tops to your armoire is a quick and easy way to spruce up your collection in the early days of spring.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Place the extra layers on a bench at the foot of the bed, inside an open storage bench, or in an armoire or another cabinet that is deep and wide enough to hold bulky bedding.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The temporary grace period delaying enforcement of the new law also applies to provisions restricting who can use which restrooms and other private spaces on government property.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The judge had postponed her sentencing until after the trial, delaying it further until after Serafini was sentenced.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These spots include pockets in your toiletry kit, dresser drawers, and backpack compartments.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Every dresser, table, and chair doesn’t need to be the exact same material and finish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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