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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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2
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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as in restricted
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as in blocked
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Recent Examples of closed
Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Lee Boulevard remains closed Monday evening north of West 103d Street while an investigation is conducted, according to the press release.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
The stadium had an umbrella roof that finally had to be locked closed for good because of mechanical problems.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Applebee's closed in May 2025.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Lee Boulevard remains closed Monday evening north of West 103d Street while an investigation is conducted, according to the press release.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The company released its earnings report after the stock market closed.
—Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
The stadium had an umbrella roof that finally had to be locked closed for good because of mechanical problems.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Verb
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All crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan were shut on Sunday following ongoing clashes.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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That's an explosive offense paired with a defense that is excellent at shutting the door on your offense down-to-down.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Seven of the top flight’s 20 teams ended that campaign with a pass completion rate of less than 70 per cent.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In April, Brazil ended visa-free travel for citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia, citing a lack of reciprocity.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, Jeanty was stopped for a loss or no gain on four of his 10 runs against light boxes, and overall, the Las Vegas Raiders were stuffed 11 times on 29 attempts — the most of any team in a game this season.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This was a couple who had never stopped laughing at one another’s jokes, who still held hands like teenagers into their 50s.—
Bee Wilson,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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Eugenio Suárez approached the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score tied at two each.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Records show the idea of a donation first appeared in settlement talks with Centene in September last year, two years after lawyers first approached Florida officials about a $67 million settlement with the company.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Under the new rules set to take effect later this year, five rare-earth elements were added to China’s existing list of seven other highly restricted rare-earth exports.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ochoa, 40, was placed in a restricted housing unit while the case is under investigation, officials said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Regardless, the Avs finished the second period with 30 shot attempts (after 29 in the first) and a two-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Just three minutes later, Schneider’s shot-on-goal was deflected by a Canton defender toward the strong-side post, which Handwerk gathered and finished off for the insurance goal.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their contract has also expired.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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The most recent three-year contract expired September 28.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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