Synonyms of close
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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 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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
This was most evident early as the Chiefs started dropping close games.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Over the last several years, Wawa has closed several stores in Philadelphia.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Soft-close cabinetry is another staple of 2026 kitchen design, according to the report, a trait that not only aids durability but also prevents jarring noises.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The second-closest competitor is the Patriots’ TreVeyon Henderson, who is at +5,500 odds, per FanDuel.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
This was most evident early as the Chiefs started dropping close games.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
New-home sales are seen as a more timely measurement than purchases of existing homes, which are calculated when contracts close.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Over the last several years, Wawa has closed several stores in Philadelphia.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The game stayed close throughout the fourth quarter.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Keeping the 49ers close was an Eagles’ offense that rediscovered the clunky form that’s drawn criticism all season.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Soft-close cabinetry is another staple of 2026 kitchen design, according to the report, a trait that not only aids durability but also prevents jarring noises.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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These tools aim to let someone move through a lobby, down a sidewalk, through a crowded hall, without having to stop and reassess every few feet.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their concerns included the staff layoffs, the near budget shortfall in 2025, and changes to school operations.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many were shown as consumer-ready systems, complete with pricing, subscriptions, and near-term availability.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Postseason football is defined by grit and narrow margins.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Industry experts cautioned that a military confrontation could provoke Iran to choke off the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that that connects the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea and through which nearly a third of the world's seaborne crude flows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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At that point, the operator would recite the most intimate details of a patient’s health history to hook her before launching into a few basic screening questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The couple tied the knot in an intimate wedding on June 10, 2003, according to an anniversary X post.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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As Jaclyn and Kate wax poetic about a dream vacation that never happened, Laurie’s weary, silent glances seem to tee up an explosive confrontation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tisdale refused to stay silent, and texted the group after being left behind on another plan.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have designed a new sodium-sulfur battery with higher power density and discharge capacity than before, enabling a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fentanyl is cheap, compact, and lethal at microscopic doses, produced through decentralized networks designed to survive disruption.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite breathless headlines warning of a robot takeover in the workforce, a new research briefing from Oxford Economics casts doubt on the narrative that artificial intelligence is currently causing mass unemployment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their work was defined by stressfully cascading plots, breathless energy and ingenious street-level filmmaking, both in the casting (led by Safdie’s longtime colleague Jennifer Venditti) and actual shooting locations.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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Mostly, though, Boland strangles batters with his suffocating and deadly-accurate line and length.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Comedians can sometimes be eerily accurate in the way their jokes predict the future.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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