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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
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Those practical doubts are exactly what keeps most closets from ever getting edited down.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
The primary suite delivers dual spa baths, heated floors, custom closets, and a private balcony, while floor-to-ceiling glass windows, expansive terraces, and canyon and city views create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Jordan remembers one owner who accepted a tenant who had been outbid by other applicants but agreed to build out the closets at their own cost.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 June 2026
Despite being a town renowned for its textile crafts, Lagartera’s finest works are too elaborate for everyday use, hidden away in wooden chests or closets and reemerging for special occasions.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Lack of Airflow in the Closet Linen closets tend to be small, enclosed, and rarely opened.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
The jerseys on display hailed from several places, including players’ closets, museums and collectors scattered around the world.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Soto signed as a free agent with the Mets before last season, and those in possession of his Padres jersey seem to have buried them in the back of their closets.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Noun
As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Those practical doubts are exactly what keeps most closets from ever getting edited down.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
The primary suite delivers dual spa baths, heated floors, custom closets, and a private balcony, while floor-to-ceiling glass windows, expansive terraces, and canyon and city views create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Jordan remembers one owner who accepted a tenant who had been outbid by other applicants but agreed to build out the closets at their own cost.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 June 2026
Despite being a town renowned for its textile crafts, Lagartera’s finest works are too elaborate for everyday use, hidden away in wooden chests or closets and reemerging for special occasions.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Lack of Airflow in the Closet Linen closets tend to be small, enclosed, and rarely opened.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
The jerseys on display hailed from several places, including players’ closets, museums and collectors scattered around the world.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Soto signed as a free agent with the Mets before last season, and those in possession of his Padres jersey seem to have buried them in the back of their closets.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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Former newspaper boxes will serve as miniature food pantries at locations like fire stations and community centers in Little Rock because of a new city initiative.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
17 June 2026
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Feeding America has a network of 250 food banks, 20 statewide food bank associations and more than 60,000 agency partners, food pantries and meal programs, supporting tens of millions of Americans.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Noun
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At its heart will be an all-new 27,500-square-foot private terminal with a café, a gym, conference rooms, pilot lounge, shower facilities, and customs processing.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Treatments include hot pools and steam rooms, wax wraps and tanning barrels, plus hearty healthy meals.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The cupboards were nearly bare.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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In sharp contrast to that visual, Neil is surrounded by narrow cupboards with books filling shelves and floral curtains giving the room a soft air.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
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The former seminary's crypt now houses the Wine Grotto.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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Race toward utility The cooling system will be followed by cryogenic cabinets that will contain photonic quantum chips.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Medicine should also not be kept in low bathroom drawers or cabinets that kids may wander into for safety reasons.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Wyndham Clark made headlines last year by damaging lockers at the historic Oakmont Golf Club after missing the cut at the US Open.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Under current District 65 policies, elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use cellphones in classrooms and are expected to keep them in lockers or cubbies during the school day.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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