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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Some items are pulled from closets and donated to the program (Barber pointed out one donation of around 60 pairs of the same size of shoes that came from one person), and others come from area businesses.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Spring is closer to springing, so perhaps this is an opportunity to pick through closets or garages for unwanted items.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Don’t forget to add some inside closets, the garage, the basement, exterior walls and even in the floor of any large, open spaces.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Shoe trends come and go, but some styles are iconic enough to live in our closets forever.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
Sarah spent late summer and fall curating her legacy, sharing joyful moments with her husband and children while cleaning out closets.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The primary suite includes custom California closets and a bathroom with heated floors, a freestanding soaking tub and an advanced push-button shower system.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
The star of the home is the primary bedroom suite with a sitting room, two walk-in closets, a fireplace, private balcony, and a spa bath with a jacuzzi and steam shower.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
The best date for cleaning closets will vary based on when winter weather comes to a close.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Some items are pulled from closets and donated to the program (Barber pointed out one donation of around 60 pairs of the same size of shoes that came from one person), and others come from area businesses.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Spring is closer to springing, so perhaps this is an opportunity to pick through closets or garages for unwanted items.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Don’t forget to add some inside closets, the garage, the basement, exterior walls and even in the floor of any large, open spaces.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Shoe trends come and go, but some styles are iconic enough to live in our closets forever.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
Sarah spent late summer and fall curating her legacy, sharing joyful moments with her husband and children while cleaning out closets.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The primary suite includes custom California closets and a bathroom with heated floors, a freestanding soaking tub and an advanced push-button shower system.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
The star of the home is the primary bedroom suite with a sitting room, two walk-in closets, a fireplace, private balcony, and a spa bath with a jacuzzi and steam shower.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
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The Internet Quickly Followed Along In the two weeks after the clip went viral, people across the country rushed to their pantries to throw the sandwich together.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The demand for help with buying food continues to rise in Central Florida, with more people showing up at food pantries amid rising grocery prices.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Despite the villa’s vertiginous surroundings, the elevators connecting the reception and the main villa ensure wheelchair access to the rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Junior vividly remembers his father struggling tirelessly to support the family as a campesino (agricultural worker), an electrician and more, while his mother, who had worked as a bank clerk in Mexico, cleaned hotel rooms despite her arthritis.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 17e features a notch at the top that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID components.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Another is furniture-style cabinets, which can ground a room and give it architectural weight.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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As noted, those weights relate to the empty base models without any drawers, slides, cabinets or equipment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Members’ lockers line the winding back hallway.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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Devices must be turned off and stored in lockers or pouches for the entire school day.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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