Synonyms of close
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as in near
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as in narrow
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as in intimate
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as in silent
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as in cheap
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as in breathless
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as in accurate
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as in to shut
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as in to close (down)
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as in to end
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as in to stop
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as in to come
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
my birthday is close to Christmas a shopping mall that is very close to the highway these words are close synonyms
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as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
the election results were so close that the votes had to be recounted
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as in intimate
closely acquainted
a small wedding ceremony that was limited to close friends
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as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life
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as in cheap
giving or sharing as little as possible
the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls
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as in breathless
lacking fresh air
a small room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere
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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a close analysis of the box-office performance of action movies
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as in to shut
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 to end
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 to stop
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the stranded passengers drew close for reassurance
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as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a garden in a close at the center of the complex
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as in ending
the stopping of a process or activity
at the close of the evening
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as in conclusion
the last part of a process or action
managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
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Recent Examples of close
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Whoever gets the closest total to a nine wins.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Also closed are the visitor center, the Mesa Verde Museum, Mesa Top Loop, Cliff Palace Loop and all other trails.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Dan Peck, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Meet Nashville's new crime-fighting Clydesdale Metro Nashville mounted patrol officer Michael Douglas squeezed a three-foot-long rubber chicken, producing an increasingly louder and closer screeching sound to try and provoke a 1,700-pound Clydesdale named Ross.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
With the European fashion weeks coming to a close earlier this week, and buyers still writing their orders, the big banks have expressed their hopes — and concerns — for luxury fashion following the flurry of designer debuts this season.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Whoever gets the closest total to a nine wins.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is collecting signatures for an initiative that would entirely close the statewide loophole that allows special taxes to evade the two-thirds vote requirement.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Also closed are the visitor center, the Mesa Verde Museum, Mesa Top Loop, Cliff Palace Loop and all other trails.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
By the end of the upcoming weekend, Jerry could track close enough to Bermuda to bring some impacts.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Meet Nashville's new crime-fighting Clydesdale Metro Nashville mounted patrol officer Michael Douglas squeezed a three-foot-long rubber chicken, producing an increasingly louder and closer screeching sound to try and provoke a 1,700-pound Clydesdale named Ross.
—Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
However, a 2-1 home win over second-place Poland back in June suggests that the drought could be set to come to a close.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
With the European fashion weeks coming to a close earlier this week, and buyers still writing their orders, the big banks have expressed their hopes — and concerns — for luxury fashion following the flurry of designer debuts this season.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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In a post shared on Wednesday morning, Jayapal claimed agents have pulled children from their beds during nighttime raids, fired on civilians in broad daylight, and deployed tear gas on crowded streets.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to a poll from the University of California, Berkeley released in late August, Porter led the crowded field of Democrats with 17 percent support.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other near-Earth asteroids can be larger, even getting up to a couple of miles wide.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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But the rebound may not be strong enough to offset near-term declines fully.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Colorado State is currently mired in a three-game losing streak, following a narrow 21-17 win over Northern Colorado.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Whatever the catalyst, a change in the political environment seemed to connect with a social change that brought back narrow, and at times constrictive, ideas of womanhood depicted in media.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Guided by a chef who shared that same intimate connection, the experience felt full circle.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Oct. 2025
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This can be accomplished through different flooring in transitional and intimate spaces, like a foyer or a corridor to a bedroom.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Later, when Doyle comes into some mysterious bags of cash, and heads toward the mainland with a bottle of booze, a boat, and one last chance to go out in a blaze of self-immolation, Farrell manages to mix dread and adrenaline into every silent expression.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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James Cook was kept relatively silent in this game with 87 yards on 17 carries.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Multiverse’s argument that compressed models significantly cut energy use might also not hold up over time, because cheaper, more accessible AI models will likely attract billions more users.—
Vivienne Walt,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The judge While Royal Caribbean’s attorney dispute the rebuttal, the matter now falls to Judge Shaw-Wlider, who will make a ruling that will be closely watched and could have important consequences, especially in a digital age when cameras are smaller and cheaper.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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Week 5 was another breathless run.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The headline is that Europe pulled off a stunning victory on foreign soil, a win that was at times breathtaking and breathless, exhilarating and excruciating in equal measure.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Backdrop cofounder and creative director Natalie Ebel said that description sounds pretty accurate.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The original film, which is spoken in Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin to create a more historically accurate and immersive experience, followed the final 12 hours before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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