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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
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
The Thatcherite Britain of Blue Jean Is an Eerie Mirror for the Present
Georgia Oakley’s debut feature tells a profoundly moving story of a closeted lesbian teacher at a crossroads.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 11 Mar. 2025
A far cry from the gawky and boyish Norman Bates, B.Z. is a floppy-haired, closeted Hollywood player slowly dissolving in his own nihilism.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Down the road in Indiana, Emma (Samantha Rich) has a closeted relationship with Alyssa (Madelyn Davis-Haddad), so their prom represents a big night.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
On One Tree Hill, Teal played Josh Avery, a closeted actor who starred in Julian Baker and Alex Dupre’s film Seven Dreams ‘Til Tuesday.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
The Thatcherite Britain of Blue Jean Is an Eerie Mirror for the Present
Georgia Oakley’s debut feature tells a profoundly moving story of a closeted lesbian teacher at a crossroads.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 11 Mar. 2025
A far cry from the gawky and boyish Norman Bates, B.Z. is a floppy-haired, closeted Hollywood player slowly dissolving in his own nihilism.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Down the road in Indiana, Emma (Samantha Rich) has a closeted relationship with Alyssa (Madelyn Davis-Haddad), so their prom represents a big night.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeted
Adjective
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Taissa's growing desperation reveals hidden aspects of herself.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each brand’s implementation is a bit different, but in general, these hubs use two to 14 planetary gears housed within the hub of the rear wheel.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The introduction of Spacek as Molly’s mother, Gail, is a needed catalyst that drives Molly’s repressed trauma out into the light.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Gail Baines is buttoned-up, repressed school administrator who struggles to connect to people, including her co-workers, her daughter Debbie, and her ex-husband, Max.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rescuers used two fire boats, a helicopter and personal watercraft to look for the boy, as well as personnel on the beach, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic recently obtained emails in which Hudson showed concern about fans attacking Belichick and his personal life.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 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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Chelsea’s head coach raised both hands above his head in sustained applause as Cole Palmer, having sized up ambitious passes through to Nicolas Jackson or Pedro Neto ahead of him but surrounded by Fulham bodies, instead opted to turn away and pass backwards, consolidating possession.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Prowler, a wooden roller coaster that debuted in 2009, has replaced 400 feet of its track, while the Zambezi Zinger’s signature spiral lift is going from open air to fully enclosed, a move that creates a new experience for riders and improves the ride’s operations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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This collaboration isn’t simply nostalgia enclosed in blister packs.—
Nik Miles,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The South Cape and Islands — where recreational shark fishing has historically focused on species other than great whites — are not included in the restricted area.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This included Americans who were not required to file but still qualified for the payment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cool Knits No matter the season, a lightweight yet luxurious knit is a forever closet classic—and this spring the offerings are as cool as ever.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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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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“Closeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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