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 careful
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as in breathless
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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 to come
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as in ending
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as in conclusion
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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 careful
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 courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a garden in a close at the center of the complex
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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
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
And Tanner Scott, a $72 million reigning All-Star closer, has blown several save opportunities.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Wake Forest University, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Confession unearthed decades later In 2023 and 2024, prosecutors said the district attorney’s crime lab looked to DNA testing to close the case.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
Ronnie Li, USA Today, 1 June 2025
Her teammates, giving chase close behind, mobbed her in celebration, forming a jubilant tornado of white jerseys and neon green socks.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The stock had declined about 50% this year through Monday’s close.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
Nagashima maintained a close relationship with the Dodgers and the O’Malley family, particularly with Walter’s son Peter, according to Walter O’Malley’s website.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
And Tanner Scott, a $72 million reigning All-Star closer, has blown several save opportunities.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Verb
Each remains committed to close faculty-student collaboration, strong market connections, and rewarding experiential learning that amplifies impact.
—Wake Forest University, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Confession unearthed decades later In 2023 and 2024, prosecutors said the district attorney’s crime lab looked to DNA testing to close the case.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
Adverb
While Oran attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the duo stayed close through FaceTime calls filled with excited updates about everything from skating achievements to new toys.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 1 June 2025
Her teammates, giving chase close behind, mobbed her in celebration, forming a jubilant tornado of white jerseys and neon green socks.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Noun
The actors who played them also became the center of much gossip after the season came to a close.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The stock had declined about 50% this year through Monday’s close.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
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Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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The warm-water experiences tend to be the most crowded, popular for their respiratory and joint pain relief.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Inflation has also cooled again in recent months, coming in at 2.3 percent for April, a near four-year low.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The closest town is White Salmon, which has a cute-as-a-button downtown strip, but the nearest major city is in Portland.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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The Denver Nuggets trailed by 11 with about four minutes left to start the Western Conference semis but stormed back at Paycom Center for a narrow win — the Thunder won that series in seven games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Beach replenishment also is planned, but the narrow right-of-way through San Clemente includes no room for a second set of tracks.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The collective effect of their intimate, first-person narratives is that of a confessional, revealing the psyche of a country going through a traumatic change.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The rapper recognized the 30th anniversary of his In A Major Way sophomore album and performed a medley of fan-favorite records in the intimate setting.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
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While the Trump administration was silent on the details of the document, a New York Times report described it as merely a list of bullet points, not a full draft, citing four officials familiar with the negotiations.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
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Proenza Schouler leans toward a silent gesture with its mint green terry dress.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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But as the Trump administration has rolled out immigration policies targeting Venezuelans, Haitians and Cubans, GOP officials in Miami have had to draw a careful balance between supporting the White House and the many immigrants in their district affected by Trump’s immigration agenda.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Moore sprinted down the field in celebration of his game-saving play with 29 seconds left that gave UCLA an unexpectedly breathless 27-20 victory.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Nov. 2024
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Jerry Coyne has a post up which critiques an extremely breathless review of a new book, Epigenetics Revolution.—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
24 Aug. 2011
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Amazon Prime Video’s newest NASCAR stat incorporates tens of thousands of incoming data points in real time, using machine learning over the course of a race for more accurate outputs.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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