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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed
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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable
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Recent Examples of locker
The school’s yellow and blue appear on lockers, carpeting, upholstery, desk chairs, and uniforms.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
Each player locker has a safe along with USB and USB-C ports.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The series, which focuses on the exploitative storage industry’s habit of auction off the contents of unpaid lockers to strangers.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
They’re gone now, their lockers empty and their promise still untapped.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
Each player locker has a safe along with USB and USB-C ports.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The series, which focuses on the exploitative storage industry’s habit of auction off the contents of unpaid lockers to strangers.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
They’re gone now, their lockers empty and their promise still untapped.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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Photos taken by Reuters in Birmingham this month show mounds of uncollected trash overflowing from collection bins and dumpsters.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Recycling bins are available throughout the property.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some observers believe the initial raiding of the aid cupboard was an attempt to curry favor with the Trump administration, following its even more extreme demolition of aid.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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An antique cupboard, like the one pictured here, is a nostalgic piece that conveniently houses towels, toilet paper, and extra toiletries.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Household Essentials Handwoven Tray $34 $24 at Amazon Coffee table must-haves like remotes or tissue boxes don’t always look the most aesthetically pleasing, but a tray can keep these items neat and in place with a stylish touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Biographers have often portrayed af Klint as the lone artistic force behind her work, but Almqvist, who found Cassel’s notebooks in an unmarked box, has another perspective.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, among my packed closet, there’s one matching set in particular that has quickly become my go-to pick.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In the closet, in the drawer, in the ceiling looking down.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Authorities found internet searches for chloroform on her computer and traces of chloroform and human decomposition in the trunk of her car.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Either enjoy the look of the trunks from the window as the palm grows taller or give it a new home.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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While Israelis of different backgrounds largely banded together as Netanyahu established a wartime cabinet, Fink argued that the atmosphere of unity has waned as protesters accuse the Israeli premier of executive overreach.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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On the contrary; the team has consolidated its position as the most consistent national team on the planet and added another Copa America title to the trophy cabinet.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The vest has two water-resistant chest pockets to store your smartphone or other small items.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Ark of the Covenant is a legendary chest said to hold the tablets with the Ten Commandments.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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