CLOSE OUT Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈklōz-

Definition of close out

as in to end

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point the team closed out the season with major losses

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as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise

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as in to shut

to stop the operations of failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice

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closeout

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noun

as in clearance

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Recent Examples of close out

Verb

Founded in 1979, El-Funoun is one of Palestine's leading traditional dance companies, will present a free Dabke dance workshop to close out the festival. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 The Tigers lost 13 of 16 to close out August, falling closer to the league’s basement than its ceiling. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Noun

The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 The Knicks put Anunoby, their best shooter and a good closeout attacker, in the opposite corner. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for close out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out

Verb

But the most shocking win was, of course, UMass’ 37-21 victory at Rutgers, ending a 16-game losing streak and 23-game Football Bowl Subdivision losing streak.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The goal ended the Trojans’ hopes of a huge win, but the draw was still an important result for USC, considering how this season has gone.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of end

Verb

GitLab earned 24 cents per share, excluding items, on revenues of $286 million in the second quarter, beating estimates for 18 cents and $273 million, respectively, according to LSEG.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is excluding two measles deaths reported by Pennsylvania health officials last week from its latest update of national measles data.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of exclude

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Hundreds of masked anti-immigration demonstrators in black paramilitary gear blocked roads into the Port of Dover, halting traffic, stranding travelers and freight, and briefly shutting access to Britain’s busiest ferry hub.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Burnes underwent Tommy John surgery shortly thereafter, then suffered a teres major strain this June that shut him down from his throwing progression.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of shut

Noun

The throttle mapping in off-road modes made modulating the power delivery very simple, and other than the slightly lower ground clearance, this electric one can go anywhere that any other Range Rover can.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
An employer must know the clearance time for the space in which spraying is taking place.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clearance

Verb

City finished 17 points behind Chelsea when Chelsea won their most recent title, and maybe after a while that inculcates a sense of shakiness, or not-quite-worthiness.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Kansas City Royals finished Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays without one of their key offensive contributors.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of finish

Verb

Denver Public Schools in Colorado has banned the popular chatbot ChatGPT but authorizes students to use an educational AI platform, MagicSchool, reported 9 News.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Traditional political parties were banned, and a council of locals began directly managing the town’s funds.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of ban

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The Athletic reported that the relationship between Villa chairman Nassef Sawiris and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was seen as key to closing the deal.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf speaks during closing arguments for the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, on Tuesday.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

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