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as in restricted
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as in blocked
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as in 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 closed (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ended
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 stopped
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in approached
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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Recent Examples of closed
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
As the conflict marches on and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, countries in Europe and Asia are particularly vulnerable to the economic fallout of the strait’s closure.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Jackson eventually settled with the Chandlers in 1994 for about $20 million, after which the family stopped cooperating with the police and the case was closed with no charges.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The Disney statement, and the Favreau Zoom, suggest the door is not closed.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
As the conflict marches on and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, countries in Europe and Asia are particularly vulnerable to the economic fallout of the strait’s closure.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
In Culver City, streets near several schools were closed to traffic to create a car-free commuter corridor for students as part of the Safe Routes to School program.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Jackson eventually settled with the Chandlers in 1994 for about $20 million, after which the family stopped cooperating with the police and the case was closed with no charges.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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The restricted activities would include running ornamental fountains, noncommercial pressure washing and car washing, among several others.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, a small set of rooms in the Palace wing is not accessible to those with restricted mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Chernobyl disaster occurred when technicians at the power station, near Pripyat in the north of Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, ran a test on reactor number four to simulate shutting it down during an electricity blackout.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
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One investor shut her down quickly.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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His step-back jumper with 32 seconds left was the exclamation point, a shot that ended Orlando’s final push and extended Detroit’s season.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The program was created by Congress to help quickly protect nationals of countries that, as a result of natural or man-made disasters, were dangerous for people to return to, with routine reevaluations to decide if the protections would be extended or ended.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a preliminary injunction, Judge Robert Pitman stopped short of ordering a temporary air conditioning remedy.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Swayman stopped the puck but had to freeze it for a defensive-zone faceoff.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the draft room, Bisciotti looked nervous as the pick approached, worried another team — or even his own GM — might snag Randall.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bo Erickson | Reuters A source who was attending the event, and was briefed by Secret Service after the shooting, told CNBC’s Eamon Javers that a man with a shotgun had approached metal detectors and was shot by Secret Service agents.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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Many Cubans have expressed concern on social media about how private entities that will care for the elderly will be chosen and who will decide which people are considered vulnerable enough to enter the centers.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the impact on tip fees, Spino said Torrington could gain an additional $100,000 a year in tax revenues if the facility were to be sold to a private company.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Given United’s congested schedule, Saturday seems like a prime opportunity for Rodriguez to make his first MLS start.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stagecoach doesn’t have as many people as Coachella, so the traffic usually isn’t as bad, but Monday can get congested as people head home from the desert.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks finished off the first round by selecting Notre Dame Jadarian Price.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tolle returned for the sixth and finished his outing in style, sending the Yankees down 1-2-3 while striking out Judge and Stanton.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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