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as in pantries
a built-in space for storage behind a door
a broom closet for the vacuum, carpet sweeper, ironing board, etc.
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as in rooms
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
a huge walk-in closet
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as in cupboards
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a china closet in the Hepplewhite style
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as in houses
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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Recent Examples of closets
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2020, staff members converted closets into makeshift office space.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In Manteca, his daughters both have walk-in closets, his wife has a home office, and his pets have plenty of yard space.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Miami users are up 431% year over year, and items listed from local closets have increased 545%, according to the company.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Their charming formality recalls closets of another era, when buying well mattered more than following any passing fad.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere is a family room, plus a fireside primary retreat that has a private balcony with views of the Santa Monica Mountains, along with dual closets and baths.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
The best vintage pieces, of course, come with a lively history—but the best ones come with several, and this year’s Vogue Vintage Market is filled with runway looks, red carpet standouts, and quietly extraordinary pieces pulled from the closets of designers and friends of Vogue.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Spring isn’t just a time for clearing out closets and deep cleaning the kitchen.
—Brittany Nims, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2020, staff members converted closets into makeshift office space.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
In Manteca, his daughters both have walk-in closets, his wife has a home office, and his pets have plenty of yard space.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Miami users are up 431% year over year, and items listed from local closets have increased 545%, according to the company.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Their charming formality recalls closets of another era, when buying well mattered more than following any passing fad.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere is a family room, plus a fireside primary retreat that has a private balcony with views of the Santa Monica Mountains, along with dual closets and baths.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
The best vintage pieces, of course, come with a lively history—but the best ones come with several, and this year’s Vogue Vintage Market is filled with runway looks, red carpet standouts, and quietly extraordinary pieces pulled from the closets of designers and friends of Vogue.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Spring isn’t just a time for clearing out closets and deep cleaning the kitchen.
—Brittany Nims, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Money for the Northern Illinois Food Bank will be used over two years to provide food, including fresh produce, to local pantries, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While all rooms are spacious and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, silk wallpaper, bedside lanterns and feel modern and Japanese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recent personal updates might ripple through your routines, rooms, and family expectations, making all sorts of waves along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2026
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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After its sidewalk-to-spire refurbishment, the 47-story structure now houses only 375 keys for hotel guests and 372 for private residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Mar. 2026
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The facility is 144,000 square feet filled with rows and rows of black computer cabinets, which are filled with microprocessors.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The top of the refrigerator and tops of the cabinets over your range is where the dust mixes with grease and sticks.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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