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closets

  • plural of closet.
  • present tense form of closet (3rd person singular).

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Thirty years ago L.A. firefighters found children sleeping in closets and babies snoozing in dresser drawers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

These are primarily durable goods, or the clothing, furniture and sporting equipment that fills our closets and garages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

More recently, the explosion in popularity for resale clothing and the growing use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have created more need for nipping and tucking what is in peoples’ closets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Moving into the primary suite, there are double walk-in closets and a chic fireplace.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

She's got more neck braces and false teeth than she knows what to do with, and her drawers and closets overflow with human hair.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris