Synonyms of closing

closing 1 of 3

noun

ˈklō-ziŋ 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• close
• finale
• culmination
• finish
• consummation
• grand finale
• homestretch
• endgame
• climax
• windup
• finis
• wrap-up
• capper
• top
• mop-up
• pinnacle
• apex
• peak
• high-water mark
• summit
• crescendo
• zenith
• aftermath
• coda
• epilogue
• meridian
• crown
• capstone
• tip-top
• postscript
• acme
• copestone
• tail end
• coup de grâce
• anticlimax
• tag end
• shank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opening
• beginning
• start
• dawn
• baseline
• day one
• introduction
• preface
• overture
• prelude
• nascence
• nascency
• prologue
• preamble
• foreword

closing

2 of 3

adjective

as in final

following all others of the same kind in order or time

the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• final
• last
• latest
• concluding
• latter
• terminating
• lowest
• penultimate
• terminal
• ultimate
• lag
• following
• eventual
• ensuing
• rearmost
• succeeding
• farthest
• consequent
• crowning
• bottommost
• hindmost
• decisive
• furthest
• conclusive
• remotest
• lowermost
• outermost
• definitive
• farthermost
• furthermost
• extreme
• nethermost
• utmost
• endmost
• outmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• first
• opening
• initial
• beginning
• original
• starting
• earliest
• primary
• pioneer
• maiden
• foremost
• inaugural
• leadoff
• headmost
• eminent
• superior
• premier

closing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of close

1

as in shutting

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening

be sure to close the gate when you leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shutting
• locking
• sealing
• slamming
• latching
• making
• steeking
• fastening
• barring
• securing
• bolting
• chaining
• plugging
• battening (down)
• clapping
• stoppering
• banging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opening
• unlocking
• unfastening
• unsealing
• unlatching
• unbolting
• unchaining
• unbarring

2

as in closing (down)

to stop the operations of

the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shutting
• closing (down)
• closing out
• extinguishing
• phasing out
• suppressing
• failing
• folding
• silencing
• turning off
• quelling
• gagging
• muzzling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• starting
• opening
• building
• expanding

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• finishing
• concluding
• completing
• terminating
• closing out
• winding up
• rounding (off or out)
• wrapping up
• putting paid to
• climaxing
• ringing down the curtain (on)
• crowning
• consummating
• suspending
• perfecting
• halting
• stopping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• opening
• starting
• commencing
• inaugurating

4

as in stopping

to come to an end

the services closed with a short prayer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• stopping
• expiring
• concluding
• halting
• ceasing
• finishing
• passing
• terminating
• going
• dying
• discontinuing
• elapsing
• lapsing
• determining
• stalling
• breaking off
• quitting
• leaving off
• winking (out)
• winding up
• breaking up
• letting up
• dead-ending
• biting the dust
• pausing
• suspending
• refraining (from)
• laying off (of)
• staying
• packing (up or in)
• cutting out
• knocking off
• giving over
• breaking down
• desisting (from)
• winding down
• petering (out)
• abating
• conking (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• persisting
• hanging on
• extending
• prolonging
• drawing out
• protracting

5

as in approaching

to come near or nearer

the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approaching
• coming
• nearing
• closing in
• coming up
• reaching
• drawing on
• arriving
• hitting
• nighing
• attaining
• landing
• bellying up
• gaining
• making
• touching
• turning up
• adjoining
• showing up
• creeping up
• bordering
• waltzing (up)
• verging
• sneaking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdrawing
• retiring
• retreating
• receding
• backing (up or away)
• leaving
• removing
• exiting
• going
• departing
• quitting
• running away
• taking off
• pulling out
• walking out
• shoving (off)
• clearing out
• lighting out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closing

Noun

The cuts come after Endeavor announced the closing of the deal to go private with private-equity firm Silver Lake in March 2025. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

During closing arguments, Summit County prosecutor Brad Bloodworth told jurors Richins wanted the appearance of a perfect life and financial success. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026

Adjective

Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed. —Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025

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

Planned Parenthood is closing two Indy clinics, citing loss of federal money. —Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent the merger from closing. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026