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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
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
For those with small closets, consider hanging all your special-occasion and sentimental items in a separate one altogether, such as an underused guest closet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Today’s luxury dressing rooms and closets are part boutique, part boudoir, part command center.
—Jennifer S. Li, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Bathrooms in guestrooms were also renovated with larger closets, vanities, showers and tubs.
—Samuel O’Neal 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Slightly larger are the Seahorse Suites, at 258 square feet, which have beds that face the windows, walk-in closets, and a double-basin bath.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The prosecution shared photos of Stanko's living room, bedroom, bathroom and closets.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
All four bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with custom closets.
—Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Your 4th House of Home becomes a deep well as the nurturing Moon conjoins unearthing Pluto there, encouraging you to cleanse closets and clear emotional dust.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
For those with small closets, consider hanging all your special-occasion and sentimental items in a separate one altogether, such as an underused guest closet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Today’s luxury dressing rooms and closets are part boutique, part boudoir, part command center.
—Jennifer S. Li, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Bathrooms in guestrooms were also renovated with larger closets, vanities, showers and tubs.
—Samuel O’Neal 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Slightly larger are the Seahorse Suites, at 258 square feet, which have beds that face the windows, walk-in closets, and a double-basin bath.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The prosecution shared photos of Stanko's living room, bedroom, bathroom and closets.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
All four bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with custom closets.
—Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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Within a week, all of the food packed during the event will be distributed to food pantries throughout Cook County.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in pantries for baking cookies or a cake.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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There are also three group fitness rooms and a set schedule of classes, from yoga to mat Pilates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Securing two triage rooms to complete the exam as a way to ensure privacy in the busy emergency department, Dana, with help from Emma, begins the evidence collection while carefully outlining the process to Ilana.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Combine these two impulses by looking into home projects, like tidying your kitchen cupboards or even repainting an entire room.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even in the coldest days of winter, local families had the ingredients in their cupboards.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Travelers interested in architecture and urban design have to spend at least an afternoon—if not a full day—in the Dallas Arts District, which reportedly houses the most buildings designed by Pritzker award-winning architects anywhere in the world.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 33-room property also houses two restaurants, a cafe, a library, a ballroom, and a gift shop.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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There are three functional drawers at the top and two smaller cabinets on each side of a larger central section.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Find out why pros in particular are majorly drawn to honey oak cabinets and other accents for 2026 and get their best tips for how to best incorporate it into your home.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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The new signings the Tigers made just before camp energized the entire clubhouse, particularly the other starters sharing a row of lockers in Lakeland.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The ambiance is warm and elegant, featuring statement lighting, a spectacular wine wall, and liquor lockers for purchase.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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