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
The Conservative politician, who lost his seat in Parliament in April, offered the same critique after Carney’s first cabinet was unveiled in March.
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
The modular steel cabinets are USM Haller shelving units.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 May 2025
Press aides to the two cabinet secretaries did not return NPR's requests for comment.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 10 May 2025
Heiss’s bed would be a platform floating in a room, with no clutter around it; the only other objects would be a curved lamp and a cabinet to hold Heiss’s linen shirts and trousers.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
The modular steel cabinets are USM Haller shelving units.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 May 2025
Press aides to the two cabinet secretaries did not return NPR's requests for comment.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 10 May 2025
Heiss’s bed would be a platform floating in a room, with no clutter around it; the only other objects would be a curved lamp and a cabinet to hold Heiss’s linen shirts and trousers.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
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There were so many jammed into a single apartment that the canines were found cowering in closets and kitchen cupboards, said officials from Animal Care Centers of NYC, which rescued the animals with the ASPCA.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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Photo : Ian Alexander Nelson An eat-in kitchen sports concrete countertops and old-school cupboards.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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The other is a budding fashionista who stands in front of her closet, just flinging things to the ground.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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From the start she’s presented as a dark force, with actual skeletons in her closet.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The lockers area will remain open for 30 minutes after the conclusion of the concert.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Gone are the days when gym bags were plain, bulky duffels that got squeezed into gym lockers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 May 2025
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Up to 80% Off on Bed Frames, End Tables, and More at Wayfair Give your bedroom a fresh update with a sleek, roomy dresser or a plush, breathable duvet during Wayfair’s bedroom sale, and save up to 82 percent.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In recent years, Cardi B has proven to be one of the Met Gala’s most elaborate dressers—so anticipation was high for what the superstar would step out in tonight at the 2025 Met Gala.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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