as in ending
the last part of a process or action
a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause
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as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem
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1
as in shutting
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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2
as in closing (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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3
as in finishing
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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4
as in stopping
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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5
as in approaching
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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Recent Examples of closing
Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 June 2025
In the primary campaign’s closing days, Mamdani has shown signs of casting about for ways to win—he’s shown signs, in other words, of being a normal politician.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin delivering their closing arguments Friday in Read’s second murder trial over the death of her Boston cop boyfriend John O’Keefe.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 June 2025
After both sides gave their closing arguments Friday morning, Judge Beverly Cannone spent the early afternoon reading jury instructions before alternates were selected and the remaining jurors were sent to the deliberation room.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
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Noun
Cabaret At The Kit Kat Club, which has posted an October 19 closing date, was up $182,267 to $944,982.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 June 2025
In the primary campaign’s closing days, Mamdani has shown signs of casting about for ways to win—he’s shown signs, in other words, of being a normal politician.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin delivering their closing arguments Friday in Read’s second murder trial over the death of her Boston cop boyfriend John O’Keefe.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 June 2025
After both sides gave their closing arguments Friday morning, Judge Beverly Cannone spent the early afternoon reading jury instructions before alternates were selected and the remaining jurors were sent to the deliberation room.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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This ending brought a sense of closure to Marge, who is now in heaven with Beatles member Ringo Starr.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Haliburton, by virtue of his framed quote, thinks about new endings often.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This season, in a loss to the New York Liberty May 24, Clark took contact from New York's Natasha Cloud on the final play of the game.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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The project saw its construction costs triple from an initial request for proposals estimate of $54 million in 2021 to its final budget of $152 million, which was presented to the University of California Board of Regents for approval in 2022.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The Olympic gold-medalist Alpine skier returned to the podium over the weekend, finishing in second place in a World Cup super-G race on Sunday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The problem is partly that power plays depend on finishing — which can vary wildly in a small sample — while teams spend roughly 10 percent of game time with the man advantage.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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What is a totalitarian leader other than an individualist taking that creed to its cruel conclusions, erasing the uniqueness of every other person into mere characters in a drama?—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Scottie Scheffler shot 22-under-par 258 to win in a playoff at TPC River Highlands last year.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Sweeney opened up about the scrutiny surrounding her body last year in an interview with Variety.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Palace must make serious efforts to tie their skipper down on a new deal, especially given the depth and quality in the squad behind Guehi is lacking.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here are some key drug patents expiring soon.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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