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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
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The ship featured veranda suites with walk-in closets and heated bathroom floors.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
Fans at the 1,860-capacity venue left their typical symphony attire hanging in their closets.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Another said Cruz locked the boy in closets and often left him hungry.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The entire second floor has been transformed into a grand primary suite that’s complete with a mezzanine that overlooks the living room, a bedroom with a fireplace, a separate sitting/dressing room, two walk-in closets, a large bathroom, and a spacious laundry room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Not only have shoppers and Jennifer Aniston filled their closets with this brand, but our editors also swear by Adidas sneakers as their go-to everyday footwear.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Check for dust on the top shelves of closets, ceiling fan blades, and behind appliances like refrigerators, washers, and dryers.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Now, advanced tech is taking on closets to help people choose their outfits for the day—and even professional fashion stylists are all-in on the business.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
Install outlets on kitchen islands, inside cabinets (for hidden charging), and in closets (for vacuums and routers).
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The ship featured veranda suites with walk-in closets and heated bathroom floors.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
Fans at the 1,860-capacity venue left their typical symphony attire hanging in their closets.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Another said Cruz locked the boy in closets and often left him hungry.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The entire second floor has been transformed into a grand primary suite that’s complete with a mezzanine that overlooks the living room, a bedroom with a fireplace, a separate sitting/dressing room, two walk-in closets, a large bathroom, and a spacious laundry room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Not only have shoppers and Jennifer Aniston filled their closets with this brand, but our editors also swear by Adidas sneakers as their go-to everyday footwear.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Check for dust on the top shelves of closets, ceiling fan blades, and behind appliances like refrigerators, washers, and dryers.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Now, advanced tech is taking on closets to help people choose their outfits for the day—and even professional fashion stylists are all-in on the business.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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Food banks, pantries brace for impact Charitable organizations and the federal food benefits program are part of the safety net working to catch vulnerable families struggling to make ends meet and living paycheck to paycheck.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But, locally, even a temporary closure of CalFresh will push a flood of hungry people toward free food providers, a countywide network of roughly 600 food pantries and food banks.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Ahwahnee, which has 99 rooms, 24 cottages, a heated outdoor pool, and two on-site restaurants, has been the premier place to stay in Yosemite since its doors opened in 1927.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, your tools sit in cupboards and drawers waiting for a dinner party that never happens.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Food pantries in Arizona have opened their cupboards to help feed park staff who have been furloughed or are otherwise not receiving a paycheck.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
17 Oct. 2025
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Where to stay In the residential Recoleta neighborhood, a 1920s tower, once the tallest in South America, houses 142-room Casa Lucia Meliá Collection.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company houses other productions, not least an upcoming reimagination of Dick Van Dyke family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which is in the works with Amazon MGM Studios.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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These cabinets held nothing but nameless rotting bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Open cabinets in the kitchen or bathroom that might have pipes near the exterior of the home.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many members of the Chargers’ defense sat quietly in front of their lockers while their teammates celebrated after beating Miami.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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