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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
As the twinkling, sostenuto piano of Daniel Blumberg’s score plays in the background, and slats of dappled light illuminate the elegant chair at the center of the space, the sleek cupboards Tóth has designed open up like the petals of a flower, revealing the minimal shelving underneath.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
The Rams will squeeze the numbers, which might leave their cupboard bare of Kupp in ‘25.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The cupboards and stairs are painted in Beverly by Farrow & Ball, the wall in Kittiwake.
—Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2025
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.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2025
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
The Rams will squeeze the numbers, which might leave their cupboard bare of Kupp in ‘25.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The cupboards and stairs are painted in Beverly by Farrow & Ball, the wall in Kittiwake.
—Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2025
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.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
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This baker's secret is a pantry staple in Southern kitchens.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Two pantry staples—a buttery can of refried beans and smoky chipotle chiles in adobo—deliver extra bold flavor.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appétit,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And then there was Biden’s stubborn refusal to accept the Senate’s constitutional role in confirming cabinet secretaries.—
Will Swaim,
National Review,
5 Mar. 2025
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During the meeting Wednesday of President Donald Trump's cabinet, Kennedy said two people had died in an ongoing measles outbreak in Texas.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Once your spring break and summer trips are planned, make sure your warm weather closet is ready to pack, too — especially while Hollywood’s go-to Birkenstock sandals are on sale.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The primary suite is located on the first floor and has its own living room, as well as access to the backyard, a massive walk-in closet, and a sumptuous bathroom with skylights.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pronger made his way to the locker of Blues defenseman Colton Parayko on Saturday morning.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ryne Stanek brought loaves of bread baked by his wife Jessica on Friday, leaving them in the lockers of some of his teammates.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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