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as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink
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Recent Examples of cupboard
Ford’s addition helps restock the cupboard at the position, after Minnesota had a couple running back commits flip to other programs late in the cycle.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2025
Her mother divorced him in 1949, and the children grew up worrying about eviction notices and empty cupboards.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Suddenly, Riley has a bevy of options on his hands for his 2025 offense, a crowded room brimming just a month after Joyner’s departure left the cupboard thin.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
The closet-turned-kitchen was outfitted with a portable stovetop, two cupboards, and a sink.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2025
Her mother divorced him in 1949, and the children grew up worrying about eviction notices and empty cupboards.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Suddenly, Riley has a bevy of options on his hands for his 2025 offense, a crowded room brimming just a month after Joyner’s departure left the cupboard thin.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 5 Jan. 2025
The closet-turned-kitchen was outfitted with a portable stovetop, two cupboards, and a sink.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
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Baskets Thrift stores are full of baskets of all shapes and sizes, and these can be great for helping to get your pantry into tip-top shape, says Angela Mai, the founder of Organized Calm Home Organizing in Dallas, Texas.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Okay, not ideal, but don’t immediately rush to purge your pantry.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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Discover the cabinet color trends experts are watching for 2025.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Israeli cabinet will convene on Monday after Netanyahu returns to Israel.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sorel is known for its high-quality winter boots, so these shoes are a worthy investment to add to your closet.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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There’s no better time like the present to invest in these new-and-improved closet classics.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some of the key concerns for the Public Works Department include having equipment stored outdoors year-round and that office space, lockers and restrooms at the current site are inadequate to serve existing and future staff, village officials said.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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There is a 24-hour gym, a washer and dryer in each unit, two pools, 14 common areas, a clubroom with a kitchen, game room, dedicated lockers for packages and two dog parks (one for small dogs, one for big dogs).—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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