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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
So many dogs were stuffed into the small Woodside home Thursday morning that some were found cowering in closets and kitchen cupboards, said officials from Animal Care Centers of NYC, who rescued the animals with the ASPCA.
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The Heat typically would open the cupboard and offer most of its top assets for superstars who are younger.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
On the other side of the diamond, Cherry Creek graduates a pivotal group of seniors, but the cupboard always seems to restock in Greenwood Village.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
While most customers managed to flee the store once the gunman opened fire, four others were trapped inside for hours, hiding in a cupboard, according to the BBC.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The Heat typically would open the cupboard and offer most of its top assets for superstars who are younger.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
On the other side of the diamond, Cherry Creek graduates a pivotal group of seniors, but the cupboard always seems to restock in Greenwood Village.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
While most customers managed to flee the store once the gunman opened fire, four others were trapped inside for hours, hiding in a cupboard, according to the BBC.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
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Founded by celebrated Charlottesville caterer Sandy Motley, this market hosts a rotating collection of grab-and-go meals, elevated pantry staples, and locally made food gifts.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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As is vet care, and the amount of dog food Hansford has to buy to keep pantries stocked.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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This simple, smart storage cabinet has four drawers and one cabinet to house your skincare, makeup, towels, hair tools, and extra toilet paper.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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However, Bondi largely seemed to close the door on future revelations at a July 8 cabinet meeting following the memo's release.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Instead of partaking in fads or trends, Reilly says her new closet is built around pieces that are classic and timeless.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The limited space does mean fewer onboard options—no spa or thermal suite here—and smaller closets, which can be a challenge on longer trips.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Two games later, Higashioka was packing up his locker and heading into free agency on the steam of a career-high 17 homers.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The most traumatic episode happened when a bully named Matt stabbed him in the neck in a hallway outside his locker between classes, opening a small cut where Griffin's neck met his shoulder.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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