as in locker
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
a chest containing almost every tool that the home do-it-yourselfer is likely to need
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Recent Examples of chest
There was the Pornhub study from 2017 indicating that millennials, according to analysis of the adult Web site’s search-term stats, were not as interested as their elders in looking at women’s chests.
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Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
But chest pain could also indicate a heart attack, or it might be caused by acid reflux, a lung condition, or even asthma, Gee says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Neither of them had any idea at the time that a bomb was ticking inside his chest.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
The troops — wearing camouflage body armor with AR-style rifles slung across their chests — aren’t a typical fixture the suburban community.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
But chest pain could also indicate a heart attack, or it might be caused by acid reflux, a lung condition, or even asthma, Gee says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Neither of them had any idea at the time that a bomb was ticking inside his chest.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
The troops — wearing camouflage body armor with AR-style rifles slung across their chests — aren’t a typical fixture the suburban community.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chest
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Kansas City Chiefs returner Nikko Remigio smiled in front of his locker Saturday night, ready to reveal the full story behind his game-changing kickoff return in KC’s home playoff victory.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Patrons aspiring to ride the Hulk rollercoaster at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando are barraged by signs warning them to place anything not attached to their bodies in a locker next to the ride.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
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In his first ever major five-set match at Melbourne 12 months ago, Draper vomited in a courtside bin in temperatures that were above 30 degrees.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The more important figure is the capacity of the ice basket, bin, or drawer.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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Each box includes whole leaf teas harvested from tea estates around the world.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then, in September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game when she was spotted in a box with Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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There’s also carbon fiber wheel arc extensions added to protect bystanders and minimize debris damage, a roof rack for emergency supplies, and a drone kit included in the trunk.—
Umar Shakir,
The Verge,
27 Jan. 2025
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Like Quentin Tarantino placing the camera in the trunks of cars and Michael Bay's 360-degree slow motion pan.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Chest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chest. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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