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
ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats closed out the first half with a 10-0 run to cut Coventry’s lead to 31-22.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Rudy Gobert picked up a technical foul and his fifth flagrant foul of the season — which will result in a one-game suspension against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday — for a reckless closeout on a 3 by Wembanyama.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Fitzpatrick, who won the DP World Tour Championship to close out the European tour season last November, had the final say.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats closed out the first half with a 10-0 run to cut Coventry’s lead to 31-22.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
If Gordon Brothers, or some other third party, conducts a closeout sale at Saks, concessions don’t have to participate.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Rudy Gobert picked up a technical foul and his fifth flagrant foul of the season — which will result in a one-game suspension against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday — for a reckless closeout on a 3 by Wembanyama.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out
Verb
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Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s also jointly ended their partnership in July 2025 after finding the venture financially unsustainable, leading to over $50 million in charges for the doughnut company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Copper fell along with other base metals as investors monitored the uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations to possibly end the war.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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Although federal regulations exclude that requirement, the court found Illinois' wage law does not include any similar provisions.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The bond means two organisms will spend an extended time together, while excluding others.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the war with Iran enters its fourth week the strait remains effectively shut, Iran continues to hit ships and tankers trying to pass through, and the price of oil has risen considerably.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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But in the third, O’Connell scored what turned out to be the GWG and Lundgren kept the door shut.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The merger, which would create a broadcast giant of nearly 260 stations across the country, got clearance from the FCC and the Justice Department last week.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jeep chopped the roofline by two inches on this one while adding 37-inch tires for better clearance.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Senators, missing Jake Sanderson because of an upper-body injury and Nick Jensen following knee surgery, finished the game with four defensemen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Most people want to read more, but actually finishing books is another story.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Internationally, Golob’s government has taken a strongly pro-Palestinian stance, recognizing a Palestinian state in 2024 and banning top Israeli officials from entry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Phones were banned from the show, and no video has emerged, but fans did manage to capture clean audio recordings.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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People protested the agency’s deployment, and the city’s cultural corridor near Central Avenue saw many businesses close their doors temporarily.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, ramps from northbound and southbound I-75 to eastbound I-696 are closed until further notice.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As big malls and department stores close, bargain chains like Ross Dress for Less are rolling out new stores.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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That was about twice face value, but a relative bargain with what few tickets remained, most of them priced in the $400 to $600 range.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Close out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20out. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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