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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 closeted
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
In many Orthodox Jewish settings, by contrast, including the vast Haredi world, strict adherence to Torah and Jewish law has kept many closeted or unable to live openly in synagogue settings.
—Yonat Shimron, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
But their elopement goes awry when Min’s conservative grandmother flies into Seattle from Korea and throws her closeted grandson a traditional wedding.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile their friend Min (Han Gi-chan), the closeted scion of a multinational corporate empire, has plenty of family money but a soon-to-expire student visa.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Spahn is gently sweet as a closeted computer programmer and then a 2010s Soylent doofus.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
In many Orthodox Jewish settings, by contrast, including the vast Haredi world, strict adherence to Torah and Jewish law has kept many closeted or unable to live openly in synagogue settings.
—Yonat Shimron, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
But their elopement goes awry when Min’s conservative grandmother flies into Seattle from Korea and throws her closeted grandson a traditional wedding.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile their friend Min (Han Gi-chan), the closeted scion of a multinational corporate empire, has plenty of family money but a soon-to-expire student visa.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeted
Adjective
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Aside from the famous vineyards, are there any hidden natural wonders or scenic spots in the region?—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The story of a friendship between two women that reckons with a hidden chapter in Korean history.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The relocation of Thames Distillers, now housed within the same building as the new bar, also marks a new phase for the joint venture.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Learn about Jerome’s mining past at this museum housed in a former home of the town's copper kings.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The scenario raises all sorts of rich questions about innie-outie power dynamics and could present a fascinating wrinkle as Mark completes his reintegration and unearths more repressed memories.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Lincoln is a repressed and depressed family man in a first look at ITV’s upcoming six-part thriller Cold Water.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The park holds a lot of meaning for him in his personal life, as well.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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Trump can bring more transparency and personal involvement into the peace-making process, which up until now has been a charade and essentially ignored by the White House.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The second photo saw a smiling Gomez sitting on a picnic blanket as food from Taco Bell surrounded her.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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His family said in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by family and friends.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Think tender, aromatic vegetables enclosed in cheesy layers with a jammy, flavorful tomato sauce.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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The exterior of the Hudson's tower is now mostly, although not entirely, enclosed with glass.—
JC Reindl,
Detroit Free Press,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There are several plot holes, extra scenes clearly included just to boost Sheridan's ego, and the dialogue has become overly preachy and didactic—almost as annoying as Aaron Sorkin's mini-sermons in later seasons of The West Wing, which is saying something.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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That dock funding was included in Mayor Cavalier Johnson's 2025 budget approved by the council.—
Tom Daykin,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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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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“Closeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeted. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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