SHELVING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of shelving

as in cabinetry

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shelving

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verb

present participle of shelve

as in postponing

to assign to a later time let's shelve the project for now

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Noun

Health inspectors observed rodent droppings in dry storage below shelving. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 There’s open shelving for your clothes with a floor-length mirror. — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

While custom living room shelving houses an impressive book collection, the kitchen is stocked with all the essentials needed to prepare meals of any scale. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026 Access to another exit near the kitchen might also have been narrowed by shelving units and lockers, said Kittharath, who visited the scene Monday morning. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shelving

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Noun

The undertones already present in your cabinetry, countertops, furnishings, and architectural finishes should influence your flooring choice.

— Jason Rueger, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The kitchen is nearby and is furnished with custom cabinetry offering lots of storage, along with a neat dining table that folds out when needed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabinetry

Verb

Fallout has rippled across the sport, with the Golf Channel postponing a Good Good reality series and major retailers pulling the brand’s merchandise.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Parton had openly discussed health struggles in the months leading up to her death, including postponing and missing appearances while receiving treatment.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of postponing

Noun

Turn nightstands into side tables or an armoire into a coffee station, craft supply cabinet, or game storage.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Circumstances won’t let her escape so easily, though, when their landlord, Ron (Glynn Turman), hires Diarra to track down his missing armoire.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

Definition of armoire

Noun

In Your Home That mismatched dresser that didn’t complement the rest of your bedroom set may be just the thing your entryway needs.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Officers reported allegedly finding live ammunition hidden in a sock in her dresser, a digital scale, more than 100 plastic baggies, text messages appearing to show drug sales, and $4,121 in cash.

— Julie Watts August 20, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dresser

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