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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Designed by Harrison Design with interiors by Mike Moser Studio, the home leans classic contemporary, with glam rooms, massage suites, a screening room and multi-room closets that feel distinctly Beverly Hills.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The two existing bedrooms shared a wall, and the apartment came with seven closets, central air-conditioning and a long balcony with a Hudson River view.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Mold and mildew grow in moist, humid environments, particularly bathrooms, basements, and closets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The bedroom can fit a king and has three closets and appealing black metal casement windows with dual exposures — east and north.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 11 May 2026
Store your potatoes in dark spaces like drawers, cabinets, closets, or in your garage.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 10 May 2026
Both en suite bedrooms are upstairs, with the primary suite sporting bay windows facing the street and custom closets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
There’s a reason tanks are a mainstay in spring and summer closets.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Noun
My junior suite had a large foyer with two closets and a minibar in between.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Designed by Harrison Design with interiors by Mike Moser Studio, the home leans classic contemporary, with glam rooms, massage suites, a screening room and multi-room closets that feel distinctly Beverly Hills.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The two existing bedrooms shared a wall, and the apartment came with seven closets, central air-conditioning and a long balcony with a Hudson River view.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Mold and mildew grow in moist, humid environments, particularly bathrooms, basements, and closets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The bedroom can fit a king and has three closets and appealing black metal casement windows with dual exposures — east and north.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 11 May 2026
Store your potatoes in dark spaces like drawers, cabinets, closets, or in your garage.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 10 May 2026
Both en suite bedrooms are upstairs, with the primary suite sporting bay windows facing the street and custom closets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
There’s a reason tanks are a mainstay in spring and summer closets.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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The taxpayer theft was primarily committed by Somali immigrants who were caught operating fake home healthcare agencies, daycares, autism treatment centers, and food pantries that fraudulently billed Minnesota’s public assistance programs for services purportedly performed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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The Kansas City-area library system is launching its Food for Fines initiative, which collects food items for local charities and food pantries.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
Noun
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The Mark Hotel, on Seventy-seventh Street and Madison, was a center of the hubbub, with a hundred and fifty-three rooms and suites booked out to various glam squads.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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There are a lot of little extras hiding in cupboards or around the corner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Opened less than five years ago, M+, Hong Kong’s museum of modern and contemporary art, has just announced a multi-year partnership with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, which houses the largest modern art museum in Europe.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Two people were arrested this week after an individual entered an animal enclosure at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo that houses the viral baby monkey Punch, the zoo said Sunday.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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There's quite a lot of storage in there too, with both lower and upper cabinets.—
Adam Williams
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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There are even clever cabinets and shelves on sale now, perfect for adding more storage to a small kitchen or tight laundry room.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Men’s and women’s changing areas have lockers, showers, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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With the trails completed, SWIMBA is looking ahead to adding lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms and more to the site in the coming year.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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