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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
The Week Staff, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024
An opulent primary suite is decked out with a seating area, a balcony, and dual walk-in closets and baths, while a separate two-bedroom guest wing has its own entrance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
Other 16-year-olds are under tremendous pressure to closet themselves, to conceal their unorthodox interests, to hide themselves in all their uniqueness.
—Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Parents, 20 June 2024
Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
By calling Hobbes the only liberal worth reading, Gray implies that liberals are really closet totalitarians—and know it.
—Helena Rosenblatt, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
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Noun
The four-bedroom house, once owned by NFL coach Sean Payton, has a dramatic main level with gourmet kitchen and family and dining rooms opening to covered outdoor living areas, and a primary suite with fireplace, two walk-in closets, double baths, and balcony.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024
An opulent primary suite is decked out with a seating area, a balcony, and dual walk-in closets and baths, while a separate two-bedroom guest wing has its own entrance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
My therapist wondered whether the quake triggered other longstanding issues (being closeted, weighing 430 pounds, struggling to get my journalism career off the ground).
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
Other 16-year-olds are under tremendous pressure to closet themselves, to conceal their unorthodox interests, to hide themselves in all their uniqueness.
—Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Parents, 20 June 2024
Adjective
Whether paired with heels, sneakers, or both (like Gaines), wide-leg jeans are the closet staple your wardrobe may be missing this spring.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
By calling Hobbes the only liberal worth reading, Gray implies that liberals are really closet totalitarians—and know it.
—Helena Rosenblatt, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closet
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Salmon Rub Seasoning Blend A worthy addition to Trader Joe’s chaotic spice mix lineup, this Salmon Rub disappeared from my pantry after a few months of constant use.Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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And since the charity is looking to stock its food pantry, gift examples include ramen noodles, instant packs of oatmeal and single-serve coffee packs.Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s also an additional exhibit room filled with interactive digital screens, including one with a bowl of popcorn kernels and another with a fidget spinner-like array of gifts.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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First-floor rooms are outfitted with limestone flooring, while upper levels feature carpeting inspired by the natural patterns of seashells—some offer private patios for poolside enjoyment.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lean into a matchy-matchy look For extra-tiny islands, matching the island to the materials of your cupboards and countertops can help the space feel more cohesive, like in this Paris kitchen designed by Thibaut Picard that combines stainless steel surfaces and wood cabinetry.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The clip shows Bella hopping down from her usual seat at the kitchen table and walking straight over to a cupboard where the family keeps her special dog treats.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, a trend of consolidation in agriculture, particularly dairies, has seen more animals housed together on ever-larger farms as the number of small farms has rapidly shrunk.Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Many of the original tiles, now housed in international collections like the British Museum and the V&A, were digitally reconstructed and displayed in the adjacent museum.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Through clandestine operations and cyberattacks, the country sabotaged key Iranian nuclear facilities.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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She's Helen, an agent passing on tips from high up in the Prime Minister's office to a clandestine agency (her loving husband happens to be Britain's defense minister).Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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After 11 months in which the Israeli government set no objectives in the northern theater, the Israeli cabinet added the safe return of Israel’s northern residents to their homes as a formal war objective.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trump has suggested that the Senate should bypass the traditional process of confirming cabinet nominees and allow temporary appointments to be made without a full vote in the upper chamber.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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But all of that changed starting in 2017, when Mr. Trump became president amid the F.B.I. investigation into Russia’s covert attempt to manipulate the 2016 election and the nature of the ties between his campaign and Moscow.Charlie Savage, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The indictment shows that the FBI unraveled some of the covert schemes and identified specific perpetrators.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of Berkeley’s roughly 844 unsheltered residents access services through the Dorothy Day House each day – services such as warm meals, showers, clean clothes, storage lockers, housing support, job training and a safe bed to sleep.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Use secure delivery options to safeguard packages Ship packages to a secure location, such as Amazon lockers, FedEx offices, or your workplace if permitted, the AG's Office said.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closet. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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