: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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But gone are the days of having a group full of closers.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Xcel Energy Colorado's Andrew Holder, director of community relations and local government affairs, explained that devices known as re-closers trip when there are power line faults.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Achievement gap closers accelerate academic progress for two or more groups of students that have been historically underserved.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Some pitchers just missed qualifying, and there will be needs beyond this list, even after taking two closers (the higher the K%, the better) in the first eight rounds.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Xcel Energy Colorado's Andrew Holder, director of community relations and local government affairs, explained that devices known as re-closers trip when there are power line faults.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Achievement gap closers accelerate academic progress for two or more groups of students that have been historically underserved.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Some pitchers just missed qualifying, and there will be needs beyond this list, even after taking two closers (the higher the K%, the better) in the first eight rounds.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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