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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
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
On the second floor is the primary bedrooms suite with two walk-in closets, one and a half bathrooms and a fireplace.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Take recent photos and video of every room, including closets, garages and storage areas.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The primary suite faces the harbor and includes dual walk-in closets and a spa-style bath with a soaking tub and sauna.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
The primary bathroom includes dual vanities, a soaking tub, a custom stone and wood shower and two walk-in closets with glass display cabinets.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Once tucked away in closets, basements, or garages, laundry rooms are now a focal point in many current floor plans.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Some famous kids have access to closets of couture for their prom, while others opt for the more traditional ruffled tux or fairytale dress.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The lower level provides flexible additional space with custom storage and cedar closets.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
On the second floor is the primary bedrooms suite with two walk-in closets, one and a half bathrooms and a fireplace.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Take recent photos and video of every room, including closets, garages and storage areas.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The primary suite faces the harbor and includes dual walk-in closets and a spa-style bath with a soaking tub and sauna.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
The primary bathroom includes dual vanities, a soaking tub, a custom stone and wood shower and two walk-in closets with glass display cabinets.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Once tucked away in closets, basements, or garages, laundry rooms are now a focal point in many current floor plans.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.
—Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Some famous kids have access to closets of couture for their prom, while others opt for the more traditional ruffled tux or fairytale dress.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
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That includes homeless shelters, food pantries, group homes for those with developmental disabilities and substance abuse treatment centers, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Perry said on average, the pantries are already seeing almost 200,000 households per month.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Simple rooms and studios look over an orchard of orange, lemon and olive trees that leads, down a stone staircase, to a small private beach.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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The app allows for remote collaboration, so additional doctors, consultants, or even medical students in other rooms or cities can beam in and observe every cut and stitch, as if through his eyes.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stand mixers with plastic bodies tend to be lighter-weight and easier to take in and out of cupboards.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In North Carolina, much of the institute’s money flows through the state’s Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, which houses the Library of North Carolina.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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So, melamine pieces should definitely be in your cabinets.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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The primary bathroom includes dual vanities, a soaking tub, a custom stone and wood shower and two walk-in closets with glass display cabinets.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Padres players arrived in the visitor’s clubhouse at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú on Saturday to find brown T-shirts hanging in their lockers.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The roughly thirty-pound latex belly that Harbour wore to give Floyd extra heft is on full display in the show’s final episode, when Floyd and Clark strip down to their boxer briefs and dance by the pool lockers in a kind of tête-à-tête disco.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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