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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
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 The bedrooms all come with walk-in closets and private bathrooms. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026 Families move for walk-in closets and courtyards, sidewalks and views of the San Mateo Mountains. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Chicago area closets have outfits for all kinds of weather — swimsuits and T-shirts for hot days, and heavy coats and scarves for chilly ones. —David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 The spacious primary bedroom can fit a king and comes with one of the apartment’s two closets (the other is just off the foyer) and southeastern exposures that look out on a church and townhouses. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Apr. 2026 Two closets in the hallway contained bags stuffed with fentanyl bricks and more than 1,000 glassine envelopes filled with the drug. —Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 Thousands of Amazon shoppers are rounding out their spring closets with a breezy alternative to tight jeans. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 The royal closets are also packed with high-street brands like Zara. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Here, French doors access a private balcony with views of the western hills while inside there are dressing areas for him and her with custom built-ins, individual closets, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, a lovely soaking tub, separate water closet space, and double sinks. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 The bedrooms all come with walk-in closets and private bathrooms. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026 Families move for walk-in closets and courtyards, sidewalks and views of the San Mateo Mountains. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Chicago area closets have outfits for all kinds of weather — swimsuits and T-shirts for hot days, and heavy coats and scarves for chilly ones. —David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 The spacious primary bedroom can fit a king and comes with one of the apartment’s two closets (the other is just off the foyer) and southeastern exposures that look out on a church and townhouses. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Apr. 2026 Two closets in the hallway contained bags stuffed with fentanyl bricks and more than 1,000 glassine envelopes filled with the drug. —Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 Thousands of Amazon shoppers are rounding out their spring closets with a breezy alternative to tight jeans. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 The royal closets are also packed with high-street brands like Zara. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
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By the 17th and 18th centuries, jam became a staple in European pantries, later making its way over to American tables.— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit also organizes pop-up pantries, helps senior centers and supports homeless shelters.— Mike Spatocco, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Families There are family-friendly suites with twin beds as well as connecting rooms, complemented by special children’s amenities including toiletries, slippers and bathrobes.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The home had several storage cupboards with bifold doors that would have been impractical to remove.— Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026
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Makes sure all food on counters or in cupboards is stored in airtight food storage containers.— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Morgan Hall houses approximately 1,200 students and serves as a key residential hall for the school.— Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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The plant houses 14 rumbling pumps in two football-field sized wings and is one of the most powerful water lifting systems in the world.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Lula and Sánchez, along with ministers from their cabinets, are meeting at a former royal palace in Barcelona on Friday when they are expected to sign agreements regarding their economies, technology and social policies.— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Workbenches, tool cabinets, and shelving units collect motor oil residue, sawdust, and dirt.— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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Store food, toiletries, and scented items inside bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers.— Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, Blue Jackets players cleaned out their lockers, had exit meetings and met with the media.— Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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