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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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2
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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3
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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
The apartment has four private terraces, two walk-in closets, and a private elevator.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2025
How exactly did everyone start wearing baggy jeans as of late, shunning the skinny, body-hugging styles that once dominated tastemakers’ closets?
—Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Cashmere blends, soft cotton, and loose-fitting fleece and flannel make their way from the back of closets to replace our breezy summer faves.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
More than a thousand Amazon shoppers are prepping their closets for the new season with the Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve Crewneck Shirt.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 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, 21 Sep. 2025
Her mold prevention tips include using dehumidifiers in high-humidity areas; keeping up with regular home cleaning; drying damp surfaces promptly; and monitoring vulnerable areas like HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) closets and basements.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Occupying the entire upper floor is the primary suite, which has a bedroom with a fireplace and a private balcony, along with dual offices, walk-in closets, and baths.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some little kids view these closets and pantries as fun hiding places, but they can get injured or stuck inside them.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
The apartment has four private terraces, two walk-in closets, and a private elevator.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2025
How exactly did everyone start wearing baggy jeans as of late, shunning the skinny, body-hugging styles that once dominated tastemakers’ closets?
—Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Cashmere blends, soft cotton, and loose-fitting fleece and flannel make their way from the back of closets to replace our breezy summer faves.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
More than a thousand Amazon shoppers are prepping their closets for the new season with the Amazon Essentials Long-Sleeve Crewneck Shirt.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 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, 21 Sep. 2025
Her mold prevention tips include using dehumidifiers in high-humidity areas; keeping up with regular home cleaning; drying damp surfaces promptly; and monitoring vulnerable areas like HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) closets and basements.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Occupying the entire upper floor is the primary suite, which has a bedroom with a fireplace and a private balcony, along with dual offices, walk-in closets, and baths.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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Just last year, Second Harvest celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its mobile school pantries — there are 76 — which also help deliver food to families at campuses around the county.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Today, perloo has migrated and evolved beyond its Lowcountry roots as home cooks and chefs have tailored it to suit regional tastes and modern pantries.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And while the festival would provide two hotel rooms and local transportation, her team would be responsible for flights.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kitchen The kitchen cabinets will mysteriously open and close on their own — with a Shadow Goblin hiding in one of the cupboards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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Backlogs out of Hong Kong, which houses the largest cargo airport on earth, are expected to persist through mid-October after Typhoon Ragasa caused widespread flight cancellations across the region and South China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Walker-Stone House is a historic structure downtown that houses the Folk School of Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Marte watches as assistant hitting coach Rafael Fernandez stops by the lockers, checking in with young players about times for taking on-field batting practice.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At Kathleen Lake, food and anything else that carries a scent like toiletries must be stored safely away from curious bears, and the park provides bear-proof lockers.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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