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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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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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
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The closing night selection, the festival’s centerpiece screening, and special presentations will be revealed with the complete schedule next month.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Kroger cited theft as a factor in closing five Pick 'n Save stores in southeast Wisconsin.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The biggest problem with closings, though, is usually a failure to communicate.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
The closing night selection, the festival’s centerpiece screening, and special presentations will be revealed with the complete schedule next month.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 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
Olaplex said the deal represented a premium of more than 50% over its closing stock price on Wednesday and would allow the company to explore new opportunities for innovation and growth, as well as expand its international reach.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Kroger cited theft as a factor in closing five Pick 'n Save stores in southeast Wisconsin.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell and his staff felt Shota Imanaga’s preparation in Arizona provided the perfect platform to bounce back from a rocky ending to 2025.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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After the story ran, the Department of Transportation sent a crew uptown and patched it, plus a few more nearby, giving our story a happy ending and providing an unusually stark example of what simple accountability journalism can achieve.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The only trick now is for the league to get a team to the final Monday night of the season and actually cut down the nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is typically the final stage of testing before a drug can be submitted for regulatory approval.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Yanbu route only partly offsets the hit to supply from shutting Hormuz, through which about 15 million barrels a day of crude shipments passed before the war.—
Emma Ross-Thomas,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is far harder than shutting it, The New York Times notes.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The school's practices allowed people to get massage therapy licenses without finishing the required training, according to TDLR.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series is hosted by Nick Viall, a 45-year old man who starred on The Bachelor after finishing runner-up in two consecutive seasons of The Bachelorette, and his 27-year model and former surgical technologist wife Natalie Joy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brooke Bereuter was masterful in goal for Grapevine shutting out Argyle (18-4-3) until the shootout, including stopping a key penalty kick in the first half.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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And on Monday, March 30, the court upheld the stay, effectively stopping any chance that the execution would happen as scheduled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The strike was the latest on a health care facility in the Sudan war, which is approaching its third anniversary next month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Storms are expected to develop along an approaching cold front during the evening hours, when atmospheric instability and wind shear increase.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In forensic anthropology, this conclusion typically follows analysis of bone condition, degradation and other physical markers that help specialists estimate how long remains have been interred or stored.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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More recently, in a case from Tennessee, the Supreme Court ruled last year that states can ban gender affirming care for minors, including surgeries, puberty blockers and hormone treatments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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