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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,
1 July 2026
Matching hangers instantly create a cleaner aesthetic in closets and—more importantly—function better by aligning neatly on rods.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Guest bedrooms are equally considered with modern light fixtures and deluxe walk-in closets with brass handles.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
The suite also features two walk-in closets, as well as a bathroom with dual sinks, a freestanding soaking tub and a walk-in shower.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Common options for where to donate old clothes include Goodwill, The Salvation Army, local shelters, community closets, neighborhood thrift stores and textile recycling programs.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
People all over Kansas City raided their closets on Thursday, searching for anything that would fit with the Netherlands’ Orange Walk.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
People in their 20s and 30s are pulling chess sets, backgammon boards and mahjong tiles out of closets and grandparents’ attics, turning them into the centerpiece of their social lives.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Noun
This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Matching hangers instantly create a cleaner aesthetic in closets and—more importantly—function better by aligning neatly on rods.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Guest bedrooms are equally considered with modern light fixtures and deluxe walk-in closets with brass handles.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
The suite also features two walk-in closets, as well as a bathroom with dual sinks, a freestanding soaking tub and a walk-in shower.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Common options for where to donate old clothes include Goodwill, The Salvation Army, local shelters, community closets, neighborhood thrift stores and textile recycling programs.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
People all over Kansas City raided their closets on Thursday, searching for anything that would fit with the Netherlands’ Orange Walk.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
People in their 20s and 30s are pulling chess sets, backgammon boards and mahjong tiles out of closets and grandparents’ attics, turning them into the centerpiece of their social lives.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
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Their support comes at a critical time, with visits to New York City soup kitchens and food pantries near record highs and expected to increase further in response to federal funding cuts.
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In recent years, visits to food pantries and soup kitchens have increased 84%, on average per month, compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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The hotel’s 512 midcentury modern rooms have views of active runways.
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Officials said the three victims became trapped inside one of the motel rooms as the fire spread.
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The hotel's team can also do a grocery run and stock the cupboards and fridge ahead of your stay.
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The cupboards were nearly bare.
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The property also houses its own private theater, wine cellar, tasting room, game room, poker room and fitness center.
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Even with a modest rebound after the pandemic, the BOP today houses roughly 154,000 inmates, nearly 30 percent fewer than at its 2013 peak.
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Here, interior designers share some go-to ways to transform your orangey kitchen while working with the cabinets, not painting or replacing them.
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This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls.
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The parking area also includes a dedicated bike corral with bike racks and lockers.
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The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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