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 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 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 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
Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Still, don’t fully count out the Cajuns — at least to keep it close.
—Maddie Hartley
august 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2025
The Japanese tech company has operated in Russia since 2006, but after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine began scaling back operations, halting console shipments and closing online and brick-and-mortar stores.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025
Following close behind during the semifinals in Singapore was Romania’s David Popovici, who posted a 46.84.
—Casey Murphy, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Russ Wiles, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
As of close of trading Tuesday, PSKY stock was at $15.00/share, up 36.7% for the day.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The visa also permits close family members of a digital nomad to join them.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Still, don’t fully count out the Cajuns — at least to keep it close.
—Maddie Hartley
august 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The fire is centered just 1.5 miles south of Tamarack Resort, which closed all operations.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2025
The Japanese tech company has operated in Russia since 2006, but after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine began scaling back operations, halting console shipments and closing online and brick-and-mortar stores.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
According to Spate, searches for leather perfume are up 57.6%, with tobacco scents close behind at 54.3%.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025
Following close behind during the semifinals in Singapore was Romania’s David Popovici, who posted a 46.84.
—Casey Murphy, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Mutual funds, by contrast, typically are priced just at the close of the market’s daily trading session.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
As of close of trading Tuesday, PSKY stock was at $15.00/share, up 36.7% for the day.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
Adjective
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That history gives the band an edge—and credibility—in a crowded market.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Unlike other tests that can take several minutes or require privacy to use, this method is fast and low-profile, perfect for crowded clubs, bars, or house parties.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hopefully, the Fever will have some good news to share about Clark in the near future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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While this is a snapshot of how things are expected to look in the future, a one month outlook and subsequent weeks’ and days’ forecast will give a better look at what to expect as the date grows near, according to the National Weather Service.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Career growth inside companies still follows a narrow script—progress often defined by vertical movement alone.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Apache Stronghold in a narrow 6-5 decision.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Luis García Montero, her husband, ventures into that void and, in doing so, completes the intimate portrait of a writer who knew, like few others, knew how to tell us the story of our own lives.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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This hands-on approach extends to their most intimate creative moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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But being silent and withdrawn is certainly not helpful either.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The out-loud goal is to make the playoffs, but the silent aspiration now is to simply avoid another losing season.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Aug. 2025
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Yet 80% of charging happens not at public plazas but in garages, where electricity is cheap and parking is certain.—
Carlos Georgescu,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The new numbers suggest that slowing rent increases and cheaper gas are offsetting some impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 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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Beyond complying with regulations, embedding traceability and life cycle data directly into products can enable leaders in the tech industry to drive smarter product development, more accurate forecasting and stronger supply chain and inventory management.—
Megan Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The fact it was removed is a sign this was a mistake on GitHub’s part, and suggests the information is accurate.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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