as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors
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Recent Examples of cabinet
Behind a cabinet door is a discrete passageway to the private chef’s kitchen.
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Ray Parisi, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
After the cabinet decision, Cuerpo said companies could resist the change given Spain’s strong economic growth, declining inflation and an unemployment rate at a 16-year low.
—Reuters, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
What to Know Collins' confirmation was among the more bipartisan votes on President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees; the Georgia Republican earned the support of 24 Democratic senators.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Hundreds of shoppers gave the cabinet perfect reviews, calling out the quality design and ample storage space.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
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Ray Parisi, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
After the cabinet decision, Cuerpo said companies could resist the change given Spain’s strong economic growth, declining inflation and an unemployment rate at a 16-year low.
—Reuters, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
What to Know Collins' confirmation was among the more bipartisan votes on President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees; the Georgia Republican earned the support of 24 Democratic senators.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Hundreds of shoppers gave the cabinet perfect reviews, calling out the quality design and ample storage space.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
Noun
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The clip opens with the snake's lower half dangling in the cupboard under the barbeque.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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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.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 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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During a search of Mayers’ house in April 2022, a Glock-brand 9mm magazine was found in his bedroom closet.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
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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Near the pills on the dresser was Jones’ ID, the complaint alleges.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Walmart’s sale includes coffee tables and desks for your living room, mattresses and dressers for your bedroom, and dining table sets for your kitchen.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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