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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a china closet in the Hepplewhite style
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as in to house
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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as in clandestine
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Recent Examples of closet
Ángela Belda, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
Some famous kids have access to closets of couture for their prom, while others opt for the more traditional ruffled tux or fairytale dress.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Police also discovered that the Byrds had locked their bedroom door and closet where non-perishable food was being kept away from their children, according to court officials.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Cool Knits No matter the season, a lightweight yet luxurious knit is a forever closet classic—and this spring the offerings are as cool as ever.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The denim style—defined by its super wide leg and high waist—has been sitting forgotten in the back of the closet, gathering dust the past few seasons.
—Ángela Belda, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
Some famous kids have access to closets of couture for their prom, while others opt for the more traditional ruffled tux or fairytale dress.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Kitsure 3-Tier Shoe Rack Give your bedroom, entryway, or closet an easy makeover with this shoe rack that’s on sale for a limited time.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Police also discovered that the Byrds had locked their bedroom door and closet where non-perishable food was being kept away from their children, according to court officials.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Here, four Aupen Nirvana bag options — ranging in price from $340 to $420 — that will quickly become closet staples and enrich your ensembles for years to come, no matter how the trend cycle shape-shifts.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Cool Knits No matter the season, a lightweight yet luxurious knit is a forever closet classic—and this spring the offerings are as cool as ever.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closet
Noun
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The chips and pantry products came from regional makers, and Open Market hosted artists, pop-ups and other ways to spotlight locals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Use it as a shoe rack in an entryway, a spot to display potted plants, or a pantry organizer for overflow.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Jackson DeCosta, a tall and slender teenager with a metabolism faster than Lamar Jackson’s 40 time, had no such worries during a long Saturday in the draft room, according to his father.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Stand mixers with plastic bodies tend to be lighter-weight and easier to take in and out of cupboards.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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With only six picks going in and a cupboard bare of first-round possibilities, trading up didn’t make much sense in terms of adding depth to the roster.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plus, through the larger project, Mutual Ground is looking to add a new building on campus to house its outpatient services.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The role of the two CIA agents who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua remains unclear.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump, the first lady and members of his cabinet enter the White House Press Briefing Room.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Amazon’s Big Summer Beauty Event has arrived, perfectly-timed for anyone looking to refresh their beauty cabinet by enjoying up to 30% off select cosmetics through May 10.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Indeed, our research suggests AI chatbots could easily be used for covert advertising to manipulate their human users.—
Brian Jay Tang,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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In a series first, Captain Sig Hansen launches an unprecedented covert scouting mission, deploying an underwater drone into the unknown waters in a bold attempt to locate the rare strain of king crab before the rest of the fleet arrives.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The roughly thirty-pound latex belly that Harbour wore to give Floyd extra heft is on full display in the show’s final episode, when Floyd and Clark strip down to their boxer briefs and dance by the pool lockers in a kind of tête-à-tête disco.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Josh Hart is dejected at his locker.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closet. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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