Synonyms of close
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as in crowded
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as in near
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as in narrow
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as in intimate
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as in silent
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as in cheap
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as in accurate
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as in to shut
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as in to close (down)
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as in to end
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as in to stop
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
my birthday is close to Christmas a shopping mall that is very close to the highway these words are close synonyms
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as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
the election results were so close that the votes had to be recounted
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as in intimate
closely acquainted
a small wedding ceremony that was limited to close friends
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as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life
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as in cheap
giving or sharing as little as possible
the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls
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as in breathless
lacking fresh air
a small room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere
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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a close analysis of the box-office performance of action movies
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as in to shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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as in to end
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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as in to stop
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the stranded passengers drew close for reassurance
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as in ending
the stopping of a process or activity
at the close of the evening
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as in conclusion
the last part of a process or action
managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
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Recent Examples of close
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
That’s double the number awarded to Tesla’s closest competitor.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
The doors open and close automatically.
—Jennifer Elias,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Leading up to it, the moon passes bright stars and constellations while Venus and Jupiter continue to draw closer together in twilight ahead of their landmark close conjunction on June 9.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
That implies downside of more than 23% from Micron’s Tuesday close.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Adjective
Underlining her close bond with the designer, Kennedy would go on to wear a black wool Givenchy suit to her husband’s funeral in 1963.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
That’s double the number awarded to Tesla’s closest competitor.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
Northbound Minnesota Highway 51/Snelling Avenue/Hamline Avenue in Roseville and Arden Hills will close this weekend for resurfacing, according to state transportation officials.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
The doors open and close automatically.
—Jennifer Elias,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Adverb
The acting program accepts 28 students a year, with annual tuition close to $43,000 for international students for the first year and slightly less the following two years.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Leading up to it, the moon passes bright stars and constellations while Venus and Jupiter continue to draw closer together in twilight ahead of their landmark close conjunction on June 9.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Noun
As of Tuesday's close, the company's shares are down almost 39% year to date.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
That implies downside of more than 23% from Micron’s Tuesday close.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Mpox does not spread through incidental contact like brushing up against someone on a crowded train car, or shopping in the same store.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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And hopefully the near future features another Starship launch — a giant rocket getting off the ground in a matter of weeks, versus the seven months that separated today’s mission from the previous test flight.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Lower interest rates, however, might not be in the near-term cards, even with new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh .—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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In the end, the Basecamp V3 looks like an impressively small, capable trailer ready to carry all types of gear from its every free square inch - a high-capacity tiny hauler built to tow over rougher, narrower, steeper terrain than drivers towing larger trailers would ever dare try.—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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But most memorably, the Bellucci plays a lonely, melancholy artist living on the farm whose role holds the key to the movie’s (however narrow) emotional strengths.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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The area is typically used for couples who are trying to get away from the other Islanders to have intimate conversations.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Possibly, details about your most intimate and personal life are on public display.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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How, of all institutions, does a Holocaust Museum stay silent?—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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But at the time of each service honoring a fallen veteran, the volunteers fell silent and performed the honors in sync.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Take the quiz here … SHELL GAME — America's cheapest popcorn shrimp basket at a chain restaurant costs under $9.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Sweeney says beginners should start with a trusty can of spray paint, an orbital sander and some cheap hardware.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Contrary to months of breathless headlines, the president’s base never deserted him and continues to punish those who defy him.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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One breathless Iranian pensioner explained how the essential product is now six times more expensive in Iran than in Turkey, amid a spiraling cost-of-living crisis that shows no sign of easing.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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They were armed with Glock pistols, which are only accurate for a short distance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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