CLOSING Synonyms: 239 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈklō-ziŋ

as in ending

the last part of a process or action a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause

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adjective

as in final

following all others of the same kind in order or time the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem

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closing

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verb

present participle of close

as in shutting

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening be sure to close the gate when you leave

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as in closing (down)

to stop the operations of the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve

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as in finishing

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem

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as in stopping

to come to an end the services closed with a short prayer

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as in approaching

to come near or nearer the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field

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Recent Examples of closing

Noun

Australia wound up winning the Group J match up 3-1, with the final goal coming in the closing minutes in extra time on a penalty kick from Marko Arnautovic, scoring his 48th career international goal. —

Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 The federal agency did not clarify whether its statement applied to everyone held in the facility, which state and federal officials have said could be on the verge of closing. —

Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026

Adjective

During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning. —

Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026 This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection. —

Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

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Yennier Cano got the final out in the eighth and Ryan Helsley gave up home runs to Dominic Canzone and Cole Young on his first two pitches in the ninth before closing it out in his first appearance since April 28. —

ABC News, 18 June 2026 Markets were mixed in Europe after closing lower Asia. —

Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for closing

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Pugh-Banks secured three individual gold medals, claiming gold in the all-around final and on the vault and floor exercise, the latter ending in a tie.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Other than Bonnie having a new bestie and Buzz and Jessie getting married, the status quo is essentially unchanged, in contrast to the way the last two installments shook things up in a massive way with their endings.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 June 2026