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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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, and other celebs just kicked off cardigan season — and Amazon shoppers are following suit by adding this cute new sweater to their closets.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The top has already made its way into A-listers’ closets with Reese Witherspoon posting a video to Instagram in an Oxford shirt, which celebrity stylist Chaise Dennis previously told PEOPLE is a piece people should invest in for fall.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The unit also has some decent storage — three closets and a basement storage unit.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2025
Leather ballet flats and minimalist tote bags are trends to watch, especially as consumers refresh their closets for the office and school.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
The renovation included installing a custom Mick De Giulio kitchen and moving walls on the upper level to reconfigure the primary suite, enlarging the closets and bathroom.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
These often include master bedroom closets, home offices, or dedicated security rooms.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
If there are closets to clear, contracts to review, or family dynamics that need soothing, this is the week to focus.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
Four more upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a separate sitting area with a balcony, dual walk-in closets, and a bath spotlighted by a Hydro Systems soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts, and other celebs just kicked off cardigan season — and Amazon shoppers are following suit by adding this cute new sweater to their closets.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The top has already made its way into A-listers’ closets with Reese Witherspoon posting a video to Instagram in an Oxford shirt, which celebrity stylist Chaise Dennis previously told PEOPLE is a piece people should invest in for fall.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The unit also has some decent storage — three closets and a basement storage unit.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2025
Leather ballet flats and minimalist tote bags are trends to watch, especially as consumers refresh their closets for the office and school.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
The renovation included installing a custom Mick De Giulio kitchen and moving walls on the upper level to reconfigure the primary suite, enlarging the closets and bathroom.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
These often include master bedroom closets, home offices, or dedicated security rooms.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
If there are closets to clear, contracts to review, or family dynamics that need soothing, this is the week to focus.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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She's also spent these years building food security across Indianapolis, feeding nearby communities through farmers markets, food pantries and CSAs.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The babies and toddlers came across the synthetic opioid and its residue in their homes, inside hotel rooms and even at a city park.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Rooms With 86 rooms and suites spread across nine categories, Grand Hotel Fasano's accommodations range in size from 215 square feet for a standard room to 968 square feet for its suites.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, all eight containers are different sizes that stack easily in the fridge or cupboards.—
Sian Babish,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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The first floor houses a dining room, workshop, and two-car garage.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said the suspect had approached the outside of the Annunciation Catholic Church, which also houses a school, and fired inside — killing two children and injuring more than a dozen others.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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To keep things clean, try to wipe the outside of your cabinets once a week.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some sat sunken in the leather roller chairs in front of their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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