as in locker
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a chest containing almost every tool that the home do-it-yourselfer is likely to need
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Recent Examples of chest
No other words were exchanged before Mackey shot Robertson in the chest, the witness said, according to the arrest warrant.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Cold case solved over 50 years after a young mom was killed, her 3-year-old daughter left alive
The victim -- 54-year-old grandmother Vivian Moss -- was found dismembered with multiple stab wounds to the chest in San Jose on July 11, 1981.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 May 2025
It can be worn on your chest or your hip, and features a big zippered pocket for your fly box and smaller one for your leaders.
—Monte Burke, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Effects of moderate ground-level ozone can be chest pain, coughing, throat irritation and congestion, according to Metroplan.
—Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Cold case solved over 50 years after a young mom was killed, her 3-year-old daughter left alive
The victim -- 54-year-old grandmother Vivian Moss -- was found dismembered with multiple stab wounds to the chest in San Jose on July 11, 1981.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 May 2025
It can be worn on your chest or your hip, and features a big zippered pocket for your fly box and smaller one for your leaders.
—Monte Burke, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Effects of moderate ground-level ozone can be chest pain, coughing, throat irritation and congestion, according to Metroplan.
—Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
Noun
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Another advance is the park’s use of facial-recognition technology for lockers and express lanes.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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After acknowledging the impressiveness of that mark, Tatum leaned back in front of his locker and smiled.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Bulk food bins in the back prep area were missing labels, a repeat violation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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There were bins of sticker rolls, and each wall was lined with tons and tons of stickers.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Forget the delicious big box bakeries and popular cookie chains.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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The Caribbean nation roughly a third of the size of Rhode Island checks every box and does so with an effortless elegance.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That extra room has been used to install a set of shelves behind the driver and passenger seats that each have a strap to hold bags in place and increase trunk size.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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These occur in younger dogs and, while usually on legs or the trunk, can be on the skin near the eyelid margins.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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