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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
Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Spring also deserves a full closet refresh, including new shoes for weddings and outdoor activities.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Upgrade your wardrobe with these 35 fall fashion finds that are inspired by our favorite celebrities closets.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 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 tiny home is really ideal for one anyway, the snug layout about the size of a walk-in closet.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Spring also deserves a full closet refresh, including new shoes for weddings and outdoor activities.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Van’s mom drinks, Taissa’s outward calm conceals a well of subconscious rage, and the two of them are also, by all appearances, still closeted.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Upgrade your wardrobe with these 35 fall fashion finds that are inspired by our favorite celebrities closets.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 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
Noun
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Think blending pantry staples like pasta or instant ramen with last night’s leftovers or whatever else is lying around.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appétit,
8 Mar. 2025
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Three bedrooms on this level each come with their own en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, while another bedroom and bath off the butler’s pantry on the 17th floor is designated for staff.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By the time the players got there a couple of hours later, a meeting room had been set up and Howe was waiting.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Simeone asked journalists himself in the room after the topic was raised.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the cupboard is far from bare as senior outfielder Liam Arsich (Toledo) and senior infielder/pitchers Luke Mensik (Xavier) and Jack Dykas (Wisconsin-Parkside) take control.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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If the Cowboys lose him next month, the cupboard is quite literally empty.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Greenbrier has done more for the country than house its heads of state.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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An agent tells Abdalla that Khalil is being taken to 26 Federal Plaza, which houses an ICE office in lower Manhattan.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The illicitly mined resources, which included valuable minerals and precious stones, were smuggled out of the country through clandestine networks, bypassing official regulatory controls for the benefit of consortium members at the expense of the state coffers.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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For those hoping to wed immediately, whether to avoid family scrutiny or cover up an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, clandestine marriages performed by Anglican clergy offered a welcome alternative.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The authority is expected to analyze the transaction at the cabinet’s request to ensure that public interest in the terminals will be protected, according to Panama’s minister to the presidency, Juan Carlos Orillac.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: While the prime minister appoints the Shin Bet chief, and the cabinet approves the pick, the agency has long been seen as apolitical.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite numerous warnings, Cuomo ignored engineers’ concerns, went ahead with construction, and attempted to cover it up by secretly replacing the defective bolts in a covert night operation akin to military action.—
Ryan Silverstein,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Even a covert leader can inadvertently alter employee behavior, resulting in a skewed view of daily operations.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Flower sat at his locker with his head down for a good 30 seconds before noticing that someone was standing beside him.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Notable Because nothing gets past a good clubhouse attendant, a brown No. 91 jersey was hanging in Manny Machado’s locker on Friday morning at the Peoria Sports Complex.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closet. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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