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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
Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The prosecution shared photos of Stanko's living room, bedroom, bathroom and closets.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
All four bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with custom closets.
—Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Secure your place in Atlanta history and closets all over the country.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
Not even the closets are safe from being commandeered as exhibit space for the Chicago Collective.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Should stylists raid the closets of every season’s costumes of Downton Abbey?
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Slightly larger are the Seahorse Suites, at 258 square feet, which have beds that face the windows, walk-in closets, and a double-basin bath.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The prosecution shared photos of Stanko's living room, bedroom, bathroom and closets.
—Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
All four bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with custom closets.
—Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Secure your place in Atlanta history and closets all over the country.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
Not even the closets are safe from being commandeered as exhibit space for the Chicago Collective.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Should stylists raid the closets of every season’s costumes of Downton Abbey?
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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Within a week, all of the food packed during the event will be distributed to food pantries throughout Cook County.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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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,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The most affordable rooms are in the Garden House, while the Coach House has deluxe rooms and suites only.—
Sarah Leigh Bannerman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The health beat takes her inside operating rooms, laboratories and clinics to tell the story of health care from a human perspective.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Combine these two impulses by looking into home projects, like tidying your kitchen cupboards or even repainting an entire room.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even in the coldest days of winter, local families had the ingredients in their cupboards.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most winters, the firm houses more than 5,000 boats and marine pleasure craft.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are three functional drawers at the top and two smaller cabinets on each side of a larger central section.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Find out why pros in particular are majorly drawn to honey oak cabinets and other accents for 2026 and get their best tips for how to best incorporate it into your home.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are new lockers assigned, a few non-roster invitees trying to play their way into a pension plan, and some genuinely impressive talent on the depth chart.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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During your treatment, lockers, robes, and slippers are provided, making the time even more comfortable for those who aren’t staying on-site.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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