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as in cabinetry

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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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Recent Examples of shelving
Noun
Open shelving packed with objects creates the same effect, as do rooms where several colors compete for attention with no empty space, sometimes called visual breathing room. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization quickly followed suit, shelving the project that had been in the works for over a decade and ruffling feathers at the state level and among business leaders. — Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026 After all, the shock of HBO Max shelving its Batgirl movie for a tax write-off was still in the air, and pop culture was busy writing the superhero genre’s obituary after a string of box office underperformers from both Marvel and DC. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shelving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
  1. cabinetry
  2. postponing
  3. armoire
  4. delaying
  5. dresser
Noun
  • The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
  • All the millwork and fumed oak cabinetry throughout the house were custom-designed by Toumbakaris.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of cabinetry
Verb
  • On Thursday, June 25, Live Nation Chicago confirmed in an Instagram post that Richie would be postponing his next two Sing A Song All Night Long Tour shows in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • But the Supreme Court reversed those rulings, saying in a 6-3 decision that immigrants from Syria and Haiti are not entitled to judicial orders postponing the terminations of their temporary deportation protections.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of postponing
Noun
  • Stash your sparkling gems with care in this jewelry armoire that’s under $100 and will look decorative on your dresser.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • Still, pieces are softer, rounder and, in the case of the large TV stand/armoire that holds the bar, glassware, snacks and the coffee/tea service, brimming with functionality.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Definition of armoire
Verb
  • While delaying benefits is typically optimal, a hypothetical 22% cut by 2033 significantly shifts optimal claiming ages for many single individuals, potentially encouraging earlier filing, but often not for married couples.
    — Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Some workers were granted exemptions, and a handful of departments were delaying implementation of the governor’s mandate.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of delaying
Noun
  • Be sure to take advantage of these major markdowns on investment pieces like a bed frame, dresser, area rug, and more.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • The oldest French shirtmaker, Charvet got its start in 1838 on Paris’s Place Vendôme thanks to founder Joseph-Christophe Charvet, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte’s personal dresser.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Definition of dresser

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