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as in to close
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
please shut the door when you leave
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Recent Examples of shut
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Iran has largely held the Strait of Hormuz, a critical channel that carries about a fifth of the world's oil, shut since the beginning of the war.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have started reducing output as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut and storage rapidly fills up.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The 67-year-old pop star partnered with Grindr to shut the luminous neighborhood down with a 30-minute pop up show as a kick off to Pride month.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Iran has largely held the Strait of Hormuz, a critical channel that carries about a fifth of the world's oil, shut since the beginning of the war.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Adjective
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut and that Tehran could open other fronts in the war if the conflict persists.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have started reducing output as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut and storage rapidly fills up.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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Democrat Tom Steyer is in third place attemping to close the gap by utilizing a late surge in Democratic voters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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However, this work is multifaceted and requires strong collaboration with state and community partners to close the gap for these women.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Exit the vehicle in park and the doors lock and the handles recess flush in about 20 seconds.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Several analysts argue that an open Strait of Hormuz, even one partly controlled by Iran, would inflict less damage on the global economy than one that is closed.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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As of Wednesday morning, the grocery area remained closed.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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There was a two-shot swing at the 13th when Bhatia holed a 10-foot birdie putt and Berger had a plugged lie in a bunker, facing a shot to the crispy green with water on the other side.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some possibilities include: Insufficient airflow in the cabin: This could be a problem with a bad blower motor, but more commonly a plugged cabin air filter.—
Amanda Wallace,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Considering the Heat will continue to play to win, and therefore continue to play veterans for consistent minutes, the youth pipeline potentially could prove clogged by yet another mid-tier first-round pick.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Just be sure to leave enough clearance on all four sides of the condenser to prevent clogged coils.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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