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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
Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 13 May 2025
The series, loosely inspired by the creator Jack Rooke’s university days, follows Jack (Dylan Llewellyn), a gay student who’s closeted and mourning the death of his father.
—Shivani Gonzalez, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Cena, who once filmed Trainwreck pretending to be a closeted bodybuilder desperate for zaftig comedian Amy Schumer’s affection, understands that the joke’s on him better than anyone.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Based loosely on Skinner’s own college experience, Overcompensating centers around a closeted college freshman (aptly named Benny and played by Skinner) who has yet to come out of the closet.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Verb
The content creator and comedian, 31, is pulling triple duty as actor, executive producer and writer of his new original Prime Video series Overcompensating, a story about a closeted former football player finding himself in college, which is loosely based on Skinner’s real-life experience.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 13 May 2025
The series, loosely inspired by the creator Jack Rooke’s university days, follows Jack (Dylan Llewellyn), a gay student who’s closeted and mourning the death of his father.
—Shivani Gonzalez, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Cena, who once filmed Trainwreck pretending to be a closeted bodybuilder desperate for zaftig comedian Amy Schumer’s affection, understands that the joke’s on him better than anyone.
—Oliver Bateman, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Based loosely on Skinner’s own college experience, Overcompensating centers around a closeted college freshman (aptly named Benny and played by Skinner) who has yet to come out of the closet.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeted
Verb
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Each brand’s implementation is a bit different, but in general, these hubs use two to 14 planetary gears housed within the hub of the rear wheel.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The animals are housed at a secure, 2,000-acre compound whose location Lamm declined to release.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Structure your questions to expose hidden concerns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The rooms also feature customizable light and screen settings, as well as hidden cameras built directly into the walls.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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You could be confronted with repressed thoughts or emotional wounds from the past.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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The sincerity keeps flowing through a vulnerable therapy discussion, where contestants candidly address jealousy, self-criticism, and repressed anger.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 May 2025
Verb
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The second photo saw a smiling Gomez sitting on a picnic blanket as food from Taco Bell surrounded her.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That personal story drove Johnson’s decision to build a career working with assault survivors.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The calendar overflows, and space for strategic thinking evaporates while personal well-being is pushed to the margins.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The Prowler, a wooden roller coaster that debuted in 2009, has replaced 400 feet of its track, while the Zambezi Zinger’s signature spiral lift is going from open air to fully enclosed, a move that creates a new experience for riders and improves the ride’s operations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The effort took two years of analysis by a team that included historians, engineers and forensic experts, Nat Geo in a statement.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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Whether paired with heels, sneakers, or both (like Gaines), wide-leg jeans are the closet staple your wardrobe may be missing this spring.—
Averi Baudler,
Peoplemag,
2 Mar. 2024
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“Closeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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