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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
Cole Reynolds,
Washington Post,
27 June 2026
Returning additional heated water can threaten fish, aquatic plants, and other wildlife, requiring operators to reduce power output or temporarily shut reactors down to comply with environmental regulations.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Traffic through Hormuz has all but halted since the war began and Iran’s supreme leader said last week the strait should remain shut if the conflict continues.
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Rong Wei Neo,
Bloomberg,
15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
In 1988, the city council voted to shut them down.
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Cole Reynolds,
Washington Post,
27 June 2026
Returning additional heated water can threaten fish, aquatic plants, and other wildlife, requiring operators to reduce power output or temporarily shut reactors down to comply with environmental regulations.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Adjective
The school remained closed on Tuesday and will possibly stay shut for the remainder of the week.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Traffic through Hormuz has all but halted since the war began and Iran’s supreme leader said last week the strait should remain shut if the conflict continues.
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Rong Wei Neo,
Bloomberg,
15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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The gap between the two closed marginally in the days since the second voting update released Monday, but Langeliers still finished with a comfortable lead.
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Despite overwhelming pushback at the listening session and beyond, the board still unanimously voted to close the International Newcomer Academy.
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.
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The outer fabric is slash-proof, and all of the zippers lock together or tuck away to prevent quick hands from getting to your valuables.
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.
Adjective
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Traffic is expected to be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closed streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
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The war in Gaza, which began during Joe Biden’s presidency and undermined Kamala Harris’ bid to replace him, remains an open wound, and how Democrats attempt to stitch it closed will help define their future.
Adjective
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There was a two-shot swing at the 13th when Bhatia holed a 10-foot birdie putt and Berger had a plugged lie in a bunker, facing a shot to the crispy green with water on the other side.
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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.
Adjective
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The financial investment into the restaurant has sunk Jimmy’s bank account, but Ebra’s franchise projections give him reason to hope there’s light at the end of this dark, clogged tunnel.
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As the clogged pipe grows louder, the camera begins uncomfortably zooming in on Rudd’s face until the pipe explodes in Ted's, closing out the episode.
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Just beware that some of the seats might have an obstructed view.
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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