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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a china closet in the Hepplewhite style
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as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
he closeted himself in his study, vowing not to emerge until he had finished the term paper
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as in clandestine
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Recent Examples of closet
Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The primary suite is clearly the highlight, though all of the bedrooms are nicely sized and offer good closet space.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
From handy home and kitchen gadgets to closet staples, don’t miss out on these affordable finds.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Cool Knits No matter the season, a lightweight yet luxurious knit is a forever closet classic—and this spring the offerings are as cool as ever.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The field office with the next closet tally is Dallas which has about 80 arrests per day, though that number has declined from its peak of more than 90 per day late last year.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The primary suite is clearly the highlight, though all of the bedrooms are nicely sized and offer good closet space.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sort through your winter weather drawer or closet shelf and keep only your favorite or warmest attire, and donate the rest to a shelter or thrift store.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
From handy home and kitchen gadgets to closet staples, don’t miss out on these affordable finds.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Here, four Aupen Nirvana bag options — ranging in price from $340 to $420 — that will quickly become closet staples and enrich your ensembles for years to come, no matter how the trend cycle shape-shifts.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Cool Knits No matter the season, a lightweight yet luxurious knit is a forever closet classic—and this spring the offerings are as cool as ever.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closet
Noun
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And the school auditorium stage is now a pantry stocked by donations that teachers and volunteers deliver at the end of the workday to families too nervous to go out.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Powdered buttermilk can hide out in your pantry for months or even years if kept dry.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Senior officials from across the sprawling defense bureaucracy met biweekly in a conference room by Work’s office to tackle the new problem and change how American military leaders think.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Your voice sets the vibe in every room.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many of the stars from Class 4A sectional champion graduated, but the cupboard is far from bare.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The cupboard is bare at receiver with just Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, so the Chiefs are desperate for some help there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That structure would need to house not only police vehicles but the personal autos of department personnel.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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University officials hope to lift that restriction and possibly replace the six houses with academic buildings to complement the Summit Classroom Building, formerly McNeely Hall, at Summit Avenue and Finn Street, which houses the School of Nursing.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adult Swim viewers became part of a late-night collective bearing witness to clandestine artifacts anyone who went to bed at a reasonable hour would only hear about from their bleary-eyed friends.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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The documentary is built around the investigative work of journalists Katya Hakim and Denis Korotkov who picked up the mantle from three colleagues who were brutally slain while looking into Wagner’s clandestine activities in Africa.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hearing aid batteries should be stored out of sight and up high, preferably in a locked cabinet.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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The next cabinet over houses what appears to be a microwave or toaster oven.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These shows join the likes of Conspiracies and Coverups, hosted by former CIA covert agent Andrew Bustamante, which launches on April 1, and Jeff Dunham’s The Cars That Drove Us, which premieres on March 31.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Department of the Treasury last Thursday designated Hayat Yolu as a key player in a covert global network that uses the guise of humanitarian aid to raise money overseas.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Located conveniently next to the ski lockers, Double Blacks is a great coffee shop perfect for caffeine cravings and quick bites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inside, Jamari McDowell and Darryn Peterson, sitting in front of their lockers, turned to each other.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closet. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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