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
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
On the closing title track, light begins to filter in even as Diaz keeps her emotions close.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
With Jovic out, Adebayo and Ware played their first minutes together of the preseason on Monday after closing last season as the Heat’s starting frontcourt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Brewers’ bullpen got even better with Marina High product Megill and Abner Uribe providing a dynamic 1-2 closing punch.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
On the closing title track, light begins to filter in even as Diaz keeps her emotions close.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Scientific American spoke with Gill about how her work with Guerreros Azules is closing care gaps in Venezuela and how the organization’s approach could help other communities in need.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
With Jovic out, Adebayo and Ware played their first minutes together of the preseason on Monday after closing last season as the Heat’s starting frontcourt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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That ending reminded me of our Super Bowl team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Poor Rosemary is tricked by those closest to her through what is quite literally a hellish pregnancy, culminating in an unforgettable ending and an enduring performance from a wide-eyed Farrow.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His family said their final goodbyes to him during an emotional funeral procession on July 30, which took place in Birmingham.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Las Vegas Raiders are making their final preparations for their Week 7 showdown against the AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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All Saints is sold at the start of season 7, and the new owners plan on shutting the hospital down.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Adding Bieber, finishing his Tommy John rehab, injected a sixth option.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The resulting felt is then transformed into Fēlthos through a series of pressing, felting and finishing stages, according to certifiable quality standards.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The metro Detroit rallies have advocated for causes including stopping immigration crackdowns, stopping authoritarianism, health care, maintaining a positive relationship with Canada amid tariffs, declaring Detroit a sanctuary city, stopping deaths in Gaza and more.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nihi has 25 of Sumba’s beloved sandalwood horses, released from their stable once a day to run free through the shallows, stopping to roll around in the sand and nip at each other.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Raducanu saw the man during her match against Karolína Muchová, approaching the chair umpire in tears during the second game.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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While fishing off the coast of Thailand, a group of fishermen noticed a massive underwater shadow approaching their boat.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Informed conclusion here — Whitworth and Fitzpatrick are going to dunk each other in a vat of Skyline Chili, then scream until the cameras cut out.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That tour starts barely two weeks after the conclusion of Sublime’s extended summer and fall tour, which concludes Saturday at Mission Bayfest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Former People’s Armed Police commander Wang Chunning, also named in the statement, was removed from the national legislature last month, along with three other PLA generals.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The convention was sold again last year to Informa.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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