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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
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The narrow strait largely remains closed to commercial vessels, although a few ships have passed through the body of water.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Jackson eventually settled with the Chandlers in 1994 for about $20 million, after which the family stopped cooperating with the police and the case was closed with no charges.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Only get on your roof if necessary, and don’t climb into a closed attic.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The narrow strait largely remains closed to commercial vessels, although a few ships have passed through the body of water.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
In Culver City, streets near several schools were closed to traffic to create a car-free commuter corridor for students as part of the Safe Routes to School program.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Jackson eventually settled with the Chandlers in 1994 for about $20 million, after which the family stopped cooperating with the police and the case was closed with no charges.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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The restricted activities would include running ornamental fountains, noncommercial pressure washing and car washing, among several others.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, a small set of rooms in the Palace wing is not accessible to those with restricted mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And then the head of the studio saw the dailies and shut it down.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Balta then took over in the circle during the second and shut Lincoln-Way West out in five of her six innings.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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By January 5, the team was back in Spain preparing for the Champions Cup in London, which ended on February 1.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cobb police did not immediately comment on how the search for Damian Strozier, 31, ended.—
Vanessa McCray,
AJC.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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To encompass the story, about a miracle from 847, when Pope Leo IV stopped a fire with a blessing, Raphael brings you into the fresco through the unshod feet of a woman in agony and leaves you near the very back, with a tiny and serene Leo IV.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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If the game stopped at this point, Fermat’s method for dividing the pot would list all possible outcomes of those five coin flips and then tally the ones that amassed 10 points for each player.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The spokesperson also said the suspect approached the officer without warning, prompting the officer to react.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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From the first shovel in the ground to the final drop of water, Brooke Woods and her family approached the project with a hands-on mindset.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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The majority of voters want the city to contract with the county or a private entity to provide inspector general services as needed.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Parking researcher Donald Shoup found that about 30% of cars in congested areas near underpriced parking are circling for a space, burning time and fuel while blocking traffic.—
Haylee Rea,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Extending the boulevard toward West Summit Avenue would give residents a new way to travel, which could lessen traffic in the congested area where I-77 connects with I-277, Woliansky said.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks finished off the first round by selecting Notre Dame Jadarian Price.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tolle returned for the sixth and finished his outing in style, sending the Yankees down 1-2-3 while striking out Judge and Stanton.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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