Synonyms of close
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as in silent
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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 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
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
In fact, Iryna’s closest Ukrainian relatives have largely avoided the media since her death, due perhaps in part to a language barrier, but mainly because this combination of fresh horror and grief is too intense.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
At a lunch in the embassy Milena Berić from the festival tells us that the regime tried to close it down because the previous evening one writer had spoken about the genocide in Srebrenica.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Delays drop because controllers see the problems in real time, and trains can move closer together without risking safety, enabling more capacity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Counting The Life of Chuck, which premiered at festivals in 2024 but opened wide this June, four of King's stories will have hit the box office by the time 2025 comes to a close, three of which—Chuck, The Monkey, and this week's The Long Walk—were first-time adaptations.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Still, there is something adventurous, even promising, about a new Turkish filmmaker attempting something that feels sure-handedly situated within longstanding cinematic traditions, and doing so with his close circle of friends and family (many of whom are in the cast or have assumed other roles).
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
In fact, Iryna’s closest Ukrainian relatives have largely avoided the media since her death, due perhaps in part to a language barrier, but mainly because this combination of fresh horror and grief is too intense.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Operators who fail to adapt risk eroding profitability just as the year closes.
—Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
At a lunch in the embassy Milena Berić from the festival tells us that the regime tried to close it down because the previous evening one writer had spoken about the genocide in Srebrenica.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
The coming flyby allows the chance for spacecraft to get up close and observe how interactions with Earth's gravitational field and magnetosphere influences and changes Apophis, boosting our understanding of asteroid physics.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Delays drop because controllers see the problems in real time, and trains can move closer together without risking safety, enabling more capacity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Propelled by one of guitarist Wes Borland’s hypnotic riffs, crunching beats, old-school record scratches and the group’s signature shouty choruses, the whole thing comes crashing to a close with a pummeling final chorus that finally nods to the country star in the title.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Counting The Life of Chuck, which premiered at festivals in 2024 but opened wide this June, four of King's stories will have hit the box office by the time 2025 comes to a close, three of which—Chuck, The Monkey, and this week's The Long Walk—were first-time adaptations.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
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Teixeira is aiming to stand out in what will likely be a crowded GOP field.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams, in joining supporters of a ban, cited safety concerns in the increasingly crowded green space, including incidents in recent years of horses collapsing and dying on the job or breaking free from their drivers and running loose in the park.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is the setup, as is the fact that late-September can still be rocky, and even after past bull-market rate cuts the near-term market response has been iffy and average.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another way to look at where yields may be headed in the near term is the Treasury forward curve, which is a mathematical construction used to price futures and forward contracts.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Students have a narrow window to unlock access to training that could dramatically shape their post-grad trajectory.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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For decades, OPOs have been bulky systems with narrow ranges.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other ultra-luxury brands that were reconstituted in the past few decades under new ownership, Maybach has intimate century-long ties with its mother, Mercedes-Benz.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Boston and its environs are a treasure trove of intimate spaces and sweeping views, dreamy restaurants and enchanting balconies.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Owners also must have measures in place to ensure that cannabis is not stolen or diverted, including programs to track each piece of cannabis that enters and leaves their store, as well as more traditional security systems, such as video-surveillance systems and a silent alarm.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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If any police ask you questions ask for a lawyer and stay silent.—
Joshua Rhett Miller
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Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Here, the median sale price of a home is about $137,000—one of the cheapest price tags in the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Health insurers plan to raise rates, pointing to rising health care costs, tariffs on prescription drugs and medical device imports, and the possible expiration of premium tax credits instituted during former President Joe Biden's administration that made plans cheaper.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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After six hours of mistakes, misadventures, indifferent torture and even more indifferent murder, Black Rabbit finally locks in for 90 minutes in the homestretch as the last two episodes become a breathless pursuit through various parts of Brooklyn.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tragic and redemptive, poetic and provocative, this novel held me breathless at every turn.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Customer service and tech support will provide faster resolutions and more accurate answers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That volume of data is impractical to fit theoretical models to deliver large-scale, accurate predictions.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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