1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of close out
Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Shakira will likely close out 2025 as one of the top touring artists of the year.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
All three major averages are set to close out the week — and month — in the green.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Shakira will likely close out 2025 as one of the top touring artists of the year.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Noun
Further, Ware was called for a flagrant foul for a reckless closeout, not only leaving Mills with the four-point play, but also the Jazz with possession.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out
Verb
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Since that two-year period ended this past March and was not renewed, Soliman is currently in the country illegally.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 June 2025
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But since the spring legislative session ended, Ford has had joint meetings with cannabis and hemp operators in an attempt to reach some compromise.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Digestible feminism is about getting your point across without aiming to exclude anyone.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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The bill, introduced by Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio, was amended to exclude criminals convicted of certain offenses the chance to seek parole, including those who killed a law enforcement officer or carried out a mass shooting at a school, among other offenses.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Try not to open the oven before that 1 1/2 hour mark after shutting it off.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Alex Caruso, one of the team’s veterans, was a bench guy, until he was tasked with defending Nikola Jokić during the Thunder’s series against the Denver Nuggets, and did about as good a job as anyone has ever done of shutting Jokić down.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Musk’s company Neuralink is also dependent upon FDA approval and clearances for its human trials of its brain-computer interface device.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
6 June 2025
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The Trump Administration ordered VA doctors and scientists not to publish in journals without first seeking clearance from political appointees, the latest effort to restrict federal researchers’ publications.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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If one or more teams are level at the end of the group stage, their finishing position will be determined by points obtained in the matches between the sides in question, not goal difference, like at the World Cup.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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France finished the group stage as the winner of A2, posting four wins, one draw, and one loss.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Verb
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New technology in supersonic aircraft can allow the planes to fly faster than the speed of sound without a disruptive sonic boom being heard on the ground, but the regulations still ban those flights over land.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration banned U.S. flights to Haiti in November of last year after gunfire struck three aircraft operated by Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines.—
Marisa Garcia,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Even with thorough pre-acquisition planning, much work remains once the deal has closed.—
Jon D'Amato,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The 18 schools are primarily elementary and middle schools, and the decision to close them was made to make up for revenue loss from declining enrollment.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Friday, June 6 Book bargains: The Friends of the 4S Ranch Library is holding a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 6 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Fellow starter Chet Holmgren is also a bargain at $10.9 million.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
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“Close out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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