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as in restricted
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as in blocked
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as in 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 closed (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ended
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 stopped
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in approached
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 closed
Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Topanga Canyon Boulevard in the Palisades Fire zone remains closed until the rain is over.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Most were closed until iftar, the meal taken at sunset when Muslims break their fast.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
This decadent recipe is by Robert Stehling, the chef of one of Charleston's most beloved (sadly now closed) restaurants, Hominy Grill.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Topanga Canyon Boulevard in the Palisades Fire zone remains closed until the rain is over.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Welty's death is the subject of an ongoing lawsuit against DCS in which family members allege that DCS prematurely closed three of six anonymous complaints brought against Kinsleigh's mother, Toni McClure, who has since been charged with murder and criminal confinement.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Most were closed until iftar, the meal taken at sunset when Muslims break their fast.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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Time-restricted eating has recently surged in popularity due to its potential to improve heart health and aid in weight loss, the researchers noted.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The company referenced the Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932, a federal Congressional law that heavily restricted courts’ jurisdiction to issue injunctions in cases involving a labor dispute.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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There was also speculation Crosby would dress as a 13th forward, which is allowed in the Olympics, but Cooper shut that down.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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America needs more social workers — and a pathway into the profession that expands opportunity, not one that shuts people out.—
David Kilmnick,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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His night ended amid a storm of laughing students and obscene gestures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, freshman goalie Piper Tam stopped shot after shot, finishing with 33 saves and holding the Cougars off the board until late in the third period.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Shots stopped falling, turnovers crept in and possessions that had previously looked sharp dissolved into hurried attempts and empty trips.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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That also requires a level of play that the Aztecs (18-8, 12-4) have not approached in the last two games.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The storm approached just as the icy remains of a snowstorm that struck the region weeks earlier were finally melting away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Public safety, like infrastructure, exists because communities pool resources to provide services the private market often cannot deliver equitably.—
Lisa Mallozzi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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But the table is so congested that putting any kind of winning run together could make a real difference while the teams above them are distracted by European commitments.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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At Monday’s meeting, Blowers noted the benefits of the devices, as well as their potential safety issues — like individuals operating the equipment in an unsafe manner, riding too close to pedestrians or in congested areas on sidewalks and disregarding traffic control devices.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ilia Malinin, the overwhelming favorite heading into the Olympics, struggled in the free skate and finished eighth overall.—
Alice Fang,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Malek finished the game with eight points and three assists.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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