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 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 in
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as in courtyard
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as in ending
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as in conclusion
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as in secrecy
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as in economy
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as in intimacy
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as in proximity
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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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as in secrecy
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret
we tried to penetrate her strange closeness about her domestic life
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as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
rebelled against his parents' closeness with his allowance
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the body was too decomposed to estimate the time of death with any great closeness
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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the closeness of their relationship was a matter of intense speculation among their coworkers
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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
we were surprised by the closeness of everything to our downtown loft
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as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
how much you get out of the sermon will depend on the closeness with which you listen to it
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Recent Examples of close
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
His military government has cut ties with former colonial ruler France and forged closer ties with Russia.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Lorena Johnson, a lifelong resident of Detroit’s east side, said the new fieldhouse will bring the community closer and provide more activities for her eight grandchildren.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 24 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
Nordisk Film and our owner, Egmont, have a close and long-standing collaboration with The Walt Disney Company in several areas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
His military government has cut ties with former colonial ruler France and forged closer ties with Russia.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 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
The first had targeted the fourth floor of the hospital, and was followed by a second strike which hit the same location as first responders rushed to recover the injured and dead, and journalists followed close behind to capture what had happened.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Lorena Johnson, a lifelong resident of Detroit’s east side, said the new fieldhouse will bring the community closer and provide more activities for her eight grandchildren.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 24 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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So, what makes his coaching stand out in a crowded field of mentors and consultants?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Walker-Yeager, who passed a crowded August primary in two separate races, wants spots on the boards governing the Unified Government and the BPU.—
Sofi Zeman
August 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
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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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The narrow, strong currents flow quickly, faster at times than an Olympic swimmer, and perpendicular to the coastline.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The combination of thick timber, small windows, and centuries of ritual creates a hushed, intimate atmosphere.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Unfolding in the days just after the father’s arrest, Zhang’s novel travels back and forth through time to reveal its protagonist’s path to domestic work, and the ways in which wealth and power have warped her employers’ most intimate experiences.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This image, taken in Anilao, Philippines, reflects the silent impact of pollution and the resilience of marine life.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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However, Maxwell also disputed conspiracy theories suggesting someone outside the jail had Epstein killed to keep him silent.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Below are the top options, ranked from cheapest to most expensive starting prices: T-Mobile Home Internet: Starts at $50 per month for speeds up to 415 Mbps, with simple pricing and no extra equipment costs.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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But amid that digital transition, VF chased cheap traffic, diverting readers’ attention away from the big swings of magazine journalism and pushing it into commodity news and quick-turn aggregation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 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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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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What follows is an overview of more accurate sources of knowledge about admission.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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