closeting

verb

Definition of closetingnext
present participle of closet
as in housing
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 Synonyms for closeting
  1. surrounding
  2. including
  3. enveloping
Verb
  • The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This meticulously researched book presents Mr Kray’s years’ long investigation into the facts surrounding the perplexing death of American horse racing’s most valuable sire, Alydar.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of surrounding
Verb
  • Calculating the actuals brings in many complications, including the size of the business, type of machinery and local rates and incentives.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Popular on Variety Addressing current industry safeguards, Arterton highlighted the presence of support systems, including anonymous helplines on call sheets.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of including
Verb
  • The black and white print enveloping the present will create an elegant, classic look that can be paired with a dainty ribbon or strip of lace.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Amusingly, the white stage smoke that was piped in was apparently a little thicker than anticipated, completely enveloping the three to the point where Feid stopped the first song mid-chorus.
    Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of enveloping
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“Closeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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