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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
Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Best Twin Bed with Storage Kids notoriously have a lot of stuff, and when the dresser is packed and closets are stuffed, a storage bed can come in handy for those additional toys or out-of-season clothes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
The space also includes two walk-in closets with a dressing room.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Heading upstairs, the elegant primary suite is outfitted with two walk-in closets, a large en suite with a soaking tub, and windows with views of the idyllic grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
All 351 rooms and suites—complete with marble bathrooms, feather beds, and walk-in closets—have views of either the water or the bustling cityscape below.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
All of these attributes, alongside the retro-futuristic vibe the shoe brings to life and the variety of iterations it’s now offered in, make the Nike P-6000 silhouette a hot commodity on urban streets and in A-listers’ closets.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The top has already made its way into A-listers’ closets with Reese Witherspoon posting a video to Instagram in an Oxford shirt, which celebrity stylist Chaise Dennis previously told PEOPLE is a piece people should invest in for fall.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Two roomy walk-in closets could accommodate wardrobes much more extensive than ours; fresh flowers and a huge soaking tub made our suite feel like a Ritz-Carlton.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Best Twin Bed with Storage Kids notoriously have a lot of stuff, and when the dresser is packed and closets are stuffed, a storage bed can come in handy for those additional toys or out-of-season clothes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
The space also includes two walk-in closets with a dressing room.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Heading upstairs, the elegant primary suite is outfitted with two walk-in closets, a large en suite with a soaking tub, and windows with views of the idyllic grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
All 351 rooms and suites—complete with marble bathrooms, feather beds, and walk-in closets—have views of either the water or the bustling cityscape below.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Shoppers have tapped them to light kitchen pantries, coffee nooks, linen closets, and more, and two-packs of these handy lights are only $10 at Amazon.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
All of these attributes, alongside the retro-futuristic vibe the shoe brings to life and the variety of iterations it’s now offered in, make the Nike P-6000 silhouette a hot commodity on urban streets and in A-listers’ closets.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The top has already made its way into A-listers’ closets with Reese Witherspoon posting a video to Instagram in an Oxford shirt, which celebrity stylist Chaise Dennis previously told PEOPLE is a piece people should invest in for fall.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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Instead, find food pantries, mutual aid fridges, and food banks that accept unexpired shelf-stable items.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in pantries for baking cookies or a cake.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The theater, which opened in October 2007, offers 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas and 10 dressing rooms, according to the venue's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Bauhaus Archive Museum, designed by Gropius and opened in 1979, houses more than 50,000 objects—from furniture and textiles to photographs and architectural models.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This app also houses your ECG results, biometrics like blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), your sleep data, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Estate plans of the future won’t live in filing cabinets.—
Cody Barbo,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keeping with a simple and classic look, Pauly opted for a farmhouse sink and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the stadium features multiple lounges, event spaces, team lockers and deck spaces offering sweeping views of the stadium.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Shots could be seen fired at windows and lockers, authorities said on Thursday.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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