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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
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Aged fades emphasized the fabric’s softness and popular status in closets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
The main suite is basically a private spa, complete with boutique-style closets, while the designer kitchen flows into both the formal and casual living areas that open to the water.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
From teachers to medical workers, hundreds of people with toes that could use a little TLC have said that the shoes have earned spots in their closets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
For those with untidy cleaning closets like myself, this nifty holder mounts to your wall and is designed with special grips to hold your go-to broom, tried-and-true mop, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Near the border of East Elmhurst, this spacious two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath apartment with 975 square feet had three exposures, a dishwasher in the galley kitchen and five closets.
—Dan Levin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Our team’s closets are filled with chocolate brown jackets, midi skirts, sweaters, and trousers this season.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Aged fades emphasized the fabric’s softness and popular status in closets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
The main suite is basically a private spa, complete with boutique-style closets, while the designer kitchen flows into both the formal and casual living areas that open to the water.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
From teachers to medical workers, hundreds of people with toes that could use a little TLC have said that the shoes have earned spots in their closets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
For those with untidy cleaning closets like myself, this nifty holder mounts to your wall and is designed with special grips to hold your go-to broom, tried-and-true mop, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Near the border of East Elmhurst, this spacious two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath apartment with 975 square feet had three exposures, a dishwasher in the galley kitchen and five closets.
—Dan Levin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
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The shutdown already appears to be impacting many military families, with some lined up at food pantries around the country.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Why Wisconsin food pantries see growing demand When Andrea Grittner joined Milwaukee Community Crossroads in 2022, the organization's food pantry served just over 2,000 people.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The first floor houses a lounge area with a panoramic view on the ground floor, where indoor courts are located alongside changing rooms, a café offering the experience of an Italian cafeteria enriched by a healthy snack menu, as well as a Golden Goose store.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mysterious sounds are often heard in the cavern, which houses the largest flowstone formation in the state.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Starting in 2010, Algin got into repurposing the resulting lumber to make exotic coffee tables, cabinets and bar tops for homes.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Look in the garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Back home, to their fans and the laughter and conversations and routines shared at their lockers.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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With local lockers no longer available, NordLocker is now a strictly secure cloud storage service.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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