Synonyms of close
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as in crowded 
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as in near
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as in narrow
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as in intimate
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as in silent
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as in careful
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as in breathless
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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 to come
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as in courtyard
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as in ending
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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 careful
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
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Traders are also keeping a close eye on trade developments or escalation of tensions between the U.S. and China.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Cyndy Etler, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
The first period ended with the Cavaliers ahead 43-17, with the Heat that close only with Davion Mitchell converting a 40-foot 3-pointer just before the first-period buzzer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The friends first met on the set of Wild ’N Out in 2017 and their friendship grew closer two years later on the set of The Dirt in 2019.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
That could easily change as his tenure as governor comes to a close, and as the Trump administration continues to push its policy agenda.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Orioles closer Félix Bautista then put the Yankees, who went 3-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left nine men on, down in the ninth.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Traders are also keeping a close eye on trade developments or escalation of tensions between the U.S. and China.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Property of the week: Spacious condominium in building designed by renowned architect
CT lake swimming area closed due to algae in 2024 faces a new issue this year.
—Cyndy Etler, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
The first period ended with the Cavaliers ahead 43-17, with the Heat that close only with Davion Mitchell converting a 40-foot 3-pointer just before the first-period buzzer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
As the end of the draft crept closer, Bridges started shifting his focus more toward potentially just finding the best fit through free agency.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The friends first met on the set of Wild ’N Out in 2017 and their friendship grew closer two years later on the set of The Dirt in 2019.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
Abbott Elementary season 4 finale The school year is soon coming to a close, and Abbott Elementary is following suit.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
That could easily change as his tenure as governor comes to a close, and as the Trump administration continues to push its policy agenda.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
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Theater's highest honor, getting recognized with a nomination typically leads to an influx in box office sales, which new musicals desperately need during the crowded spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Changing ‘so fast’ In China, though, the field is crowded and cutthroat, with competition sparking a fierce, yearslong price war.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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On the other hand, if the nominators’ vote produces a tie or a near tie among the nominees who receive the lowest number of votes, additional spots can open up.—
Scott Heller,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Boston Red Sox will be without Masataka Yoshida for the near future.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The package of tax reductions and sweeping spending cuts faces headwinds from opposition Democrats and some Republicans worried about the federal deficit, and the GOP's narrow House majority leaves no room for error.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In March, Stefanik had to give up plans to represent the U.S. at the United Nations amid concerns that House Republicans, working with a narrow majority, couldn’t afford to lose her vote.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Galego’s sensuous, intimate paintings speak loudly as the artist herself engages viewers with a soft, ethereal demeanor, underscoring the dreamy otherworldliness of her work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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His best friend Lea Michele was front and center at the cabaret tables on the floor of the intimate theater—renovated to look like a luxe nightclub—before dancing with Groff during his curtain call.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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But that learning curve can be steep, isolating and — too often — silent.—
Yolanda Wiggins,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The trick now is knowing where to go and which Muay Thai boxing schools, silent monasteries, or health spas to choose.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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That makes careful construction of games to maximize engagement vital, said Nate Jones, vice president of corporate strategy and development for Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PlayStation unit of Sony.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Wild first 20 minutes Most of this series has seen each team playing a very careful brand of hockey, feeling each other out in the first period, with few shots on goal and even fewer legitimate scoring opportunities.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Moore sprinted down the field in celebration of his game-saving play with 29 seconds left that gave UCLA an unexpectedly breathless 27-20 victory.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Nov. 2024
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Jerry Coyne has a post up which critiques an extremely breathless review of a new book, Epigenetics Revolution.—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
24 Aug. 2011
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And they – their testimony was proven not to be accurate, that the president was not tying aid to Ukraine to the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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