as in housed
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 closeted
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
The problem is Luke doesn’t realize that Aysha is the stage persona of Ashiq — a gay, closeted Muslim man leading a separate life away from his conservative parents.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The son of a felon and (until season 9) a closeted homosexual, Mac tends to weaponize his extreme religious beliefs and morally dubious behavior.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 21 July 2025
The problem is Luke doesn’t realize that Aysha is the stage persona of Ashiq — a gay, closeted Muslim man leading a separate life away from his conservative parents.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Adjective
Ping is closeted to her entire Chinese community in Queens, which makes blending her two lives together incredibly complicated.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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Best Hotels & Resorts The Leland House The Leland House is a stylish luxury boutique housed in a 1927 residence.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Rx Pizza, housed in a former pharmacy, still showcases much of its historic character while offering inventive pies that go far beyond the basics.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant's decor includes Japanese menu boards with hidden messages.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once considered an illness confined to Central and South America, Chagas disease is increasingly being recognized as an endemic condition within the United States.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the study argues, recent extinctions of plant and animal groups are rare and often confined to island habitats.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Comedian Alex Edelman plays Adam, a repressed father of four.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Only in this case, the repressed figure at the movie’s center also happens to be the president of Italy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The site is surrounded by commercial, residential and light industrial areas, according to the applicant’s submission.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The fair is an annual reminder that true horology is best appreciated not in isolation but surrounded by the beauty of Geneva and the company of fellow connoisseurs.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even if there is no criminal investigation, the NFL has the authority — in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement — to independently investigate allegations in a civil matter and discipline Hill under the league’s personal conduct policy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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So yeah, that case was personal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The foam is then encased in a shell that’s rugged and waterproof on the bottom, and stretchy and breathable on top.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
27 Aug. 2025
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The artist behind it, Neville Tatham, uses terracotta encased in a high-gloss glaze to create one-of-a-kind pieces that feel like works of art for your daily routine.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This enclosed back segment of the property could work for raising chickens and other small farm animals —away from the main house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The state agency tried to rescind that permission in 2021, stating that the screen house was not enclosed and locked, with no floors, walls, or roof, was susceptible to infiltration by insects and animals, and was being used for high THC plants.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Closeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeted. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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