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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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
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
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
But yeah, there’s a lot more acceptance, and there’s always going to be prejudice against anything different that’s threatening or scary to someone who’s probably closeted themselves.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
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
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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What's New The cargo ship Ursa Major, which sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an engine room explosion, is the latest incident that has raised questions about the seaworthiness of Russia's ships and deals another blow to its seagoing capabilities.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Relying on harsh overhead lighting can cause a room to feel clinical and cold while too few lights make a room feel dim and sleepy.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 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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Indiana made national headlines Wednesday when media reported the FBI was investigating bugs — potentially maggots — placed in the breakfast buffet at the Chicago hotel housing our state's delegates along with those of Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri and South Dakota.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Roston, a comparative anatomist with Seattle Children's Research Institute, says that normally, the skulls of mammals are thought of as mostly housing and protecting sensory organs like the eyes and nose.Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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For many young adults, the season of joy was a clandestine opportunity to enjoy their favorite herb in a hush-hush, counterculture way.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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What the seventh art has been notoriously bad at is exploring the concept of female desire, in all of its complexities and clandestine, dark-corner complications.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 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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Photo : Nic Lehoux/Courtesy of Howard Hughes The wine room with private lockers for storing personal collections.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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The lockers allow delivery drivers to quickly pick up orders, cutting down on wait times for customers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closet. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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