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 crank makes opening and closing easy, and the cloth is UV-resistant and waterproof. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Prior to Corvino closing, the restaurant attempted to sell to restaurateur Whitney VinZant. — Jenna Thompson july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Adjective

During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026

This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection. — Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

Verb

Small mismatches can break policies, and closing that gap in wide-ranging scenarios is still not completely solved. — ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

With the public comment period closing at midnight on July 13, prominent scientific associations have asked their members to weigh in. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 13 July 2026