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as in to close
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
please shut the door when you leave
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Recent Examples of shut
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The bay door, which was supposed to open to release the satellites, was jammed shut.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
In the two-part finale, Nick is abducted and shut into the coffin, which isn't just lined with explosives, but cameras that relay his brutal plight to the rest of his team.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The bay door, which was supposed to open to release the satellites, was jammed shut.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Adjective
Build a heavily-armored door that slams shut via a trigger and control panel, and get ready to battle with the rotating turret.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
In the two-part finale, Nick is abducted and shut into the coffin, which isn't just lined with explosives, but cameras that relay his brutal plight to the rest of his team.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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When sides grew wise to this and began closing down Gravenberch, Liverpool used full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson in build-up as a reliable alternative.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The store on Buckeye Avenue, also known as Eisenhower Memorial Highway, sits across the street and railroad tracks from the presidential museum, currently closed because of the government shutdown.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of lids, they’re crafted with Tupperware’s classic sunburst design and feature the brand’s signature instant seal lid to lock in freshness and prevent leaks and spills.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fire officials said that even after safety violations are addressed, the building’s second and third floors will remain closed due to inadequate structural support for both the stairs and elevator, which currently cannot operate safely.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
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The procedure is usually used at smaller airports which do not have a control tower or during slow periods where smaller towers are closed, such as overnight.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some possibilities include: Insufficient airflow in the cabin: This could be a problem with a bad blower motor, but more commonly a plugged cabin air filter.—
Amanda Wallace,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Olsen: This season in particular feels very plugged into things that are happening in our real world right now.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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While clogged arteries are still the most common cause of heart attacks overall, seldom understood catalysts have put women at a higher risk, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), anemia and infections.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
18 Sep. 2025
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Heart attacks in younger adults aren’t always due to clogged arteries.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gone were the giant inflated Brown statues that appeared during recent Breezy Bowl shows (and at his Tycoon Music Festival appearance here in April), which prompted concertgoer complaints about obstructed views.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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