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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
Rookie defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo lingered at his locker for some time.
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Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Additional highlight includes two elevators, moveable walls, screening and wellness rooms, kitchenettes/bars across five floors, and 21 custom heated ski lockers.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
While watching a video replay of the blitz at his locker, McDuffie broke it down further.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
Last July, Sotheby's sold Bryant's Staples Center locker for $2.9 million, per ESPN.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Additional highlight includes two elevators, moveable walls, screening and wellness rooms, kitchenettes/bars across five floors, and 21 custom heated ski lockers.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
While watching a video replay of the blitz at his locker, McDuffie broke it down further.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
Last July, Sotheby's sold Bryant's Staples Center locker for $2.9 million, per ESPN.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker
Noun
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From there, Kiwanis spread the word about the event and secured the trash bin from the city.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The company continues to invest in technology and infrastructure improvements, including enhanced WiFi, in-seat power, and larger overhead bins on new aircraft.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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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Next Chapter Sonos is reportedly readying a new video streaming box designed to expand its reach deeper into the home theater marketplace.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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With the technology, anyone can generate videos — like a herd of woolly mammoths trotting through a snowy meadow — simply by typing a sentence into a box on a computer screen.—
Cecilia Kang,
New York Times,
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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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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More than a decade after a woman was found dead inside the trunk of her burning car, her ex-boyfriend has been arrested and charged, California prosecutors say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
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That same month, it was announced that Louis Vuitton, another one of LVMH’s maisons, would become the title partner for the first race of the season in Melbourne and have trackside signage at the event and provide the trophy trunks.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Israeli cabinet will convene on Monday after Netanyahu returns to Israel.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
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Speaking to reporters at the presidential palace, new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the 24-member cabinet would prioritize financial reforms, reconstruction and the implementation of a United Nations resolution seen as a cornerstone to stability on the Lebanese border with Israel.—
Reuters,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Kendrick Lamar kept teasers about his Super Bowl LIX halftime show close to his chest in the days leading up to his history-making performance as the first rapper to perform at the game solo.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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The victim had been stabbed in the face, chest and left arm, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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