as in postponing
to assign to a later time
let's shelve the project for now
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Recent Examples of shelving
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
The kitchen has lots of cabinetry and shelving, plus there's also a dining table/desk installed.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Last month, legislative leaders blocked Assemblymember Ash Kalra’s third attempt to get a single-payer system, dubbed CalCare, adopted, shelving the San Jose Democrat’s Assembly Bill 1900 without a hearing.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
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Noun
These items are durable, age well, and can be used to style everything from kitchen open shelving to living room bookcases.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
The kitchen has lots of cabinetry and shelving, plus there's also a dining table/desk installed.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Verb
Zeitz steered Harley back toward its traditional cruiser market, particularly at the premium end, shelving many of the company’s more unconventional ambitions.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Last month, legislative leaders blocked Assemblymember Ash Kalra’s third attempt to get a single-payer system, dubbed CalCare, adopted, shelving the San Jose Democrat’s Assembly Bill 1900 without a hearing.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
Noun
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Neutral interiors—from the brown, midcentury-modern cabinetry to the sleek slate floors—were accented by rugs and decorative pillows that came in pops of red, orange, and blue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There's also lots of cabinetry, while butcher-block countertops complete the space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
Verb
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There's a real difference between postponing a non-urgent procedure your vet says can wait and ignoring symptoms that signal something serious.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Indeed, this approach preserved peace in the short term by postponing difficult conversations.—
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Still, pieces are softer, rounder and, in the case of the large TV stand/armoire that holds the bar, glassware, snacks and the coffee/tea service, brimming with functionality.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Mother had purchased a new bed and armoire for his room, and the walls were freshly distempered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If there are no seats, there’ll be no place to put sick passengers and the train will have to stay in the station, delaying the system.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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From stunting and weakening plant growth to delaying flower production, these 1/10th-inch-long pests can wreak havoc.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Making sure your garage, kitchen, closet, dresser drawers, and bathroom are neat and tidy and free of clutter can feel like a full-time job.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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Check into a Bleu King and count the signature bowtie design motif on just about everything, albeit subtle, from dresser pulls to coat hooks.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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