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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
Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The real test will come in July, when results for the second quarter are released — a period in which the Strait of Hormuz was almost entirely closed.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
And in fact, that scientist was arrested and his lab was closed and he was jailed for a few years.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
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Adjective
Timberline Glamping identified an issue with a batch of canvas tents that prevent fireproofing and waterproofing treatments from working together, and glampsites using those tents will remain closed.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The real test will come in July, when results for the second quarter are released — a period in which the Strait of Hormuz was almost entirely closed.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
Helinski Law Offices in Boston is temporarily closed, according to a business profile on Google.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
And in fact, that scientist was arrested and his lab was closed and he was jailed for a few years.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Though Earth’s orbit is already incredibly congested, orbital data centers might be necessary.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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The road is the town’s most congested artery, though my only source of frustration came from a truck traveling 10 miles below the speed limit.—
Evan Moore
December 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Dec. 2025
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The war displaced most of the Palestinian population of more than 2 million, left large parts of the territory in rubble and created widespread shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies asGaza’s border crossings — all but one controlled by Israel — were shut.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Regardless of a ceasefire deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s demonstrated ability to shut it down will continue to hang over the global economy, rendering the narrow waterway a contested space.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Zach Neto was hit by a pitch and Mike Trout ended an 0-for-22 slump with a single to load the bases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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If the season ended Tuesday, Chicago would have the second AL wild-card spot.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In the months before the shooting, Mangione’s once active online presence stopped, and his mother filed a missing persons’ report.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Through near misses, heartbreak and a hope that every year could be our year, this city never stopped believing in the Knicks.—
Robert Blankenship,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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Anthropic has been approached for comment on its refund policy.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The scramble as the deadline approached was more intense than usual this year because of the state’s new congressional districts, which upended the careers of incumbents and opened opportunities for a slew of other hopefuls.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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These include everything from mountain buggy rides and cenote dives to private sails and visits to national parks—all within a 45-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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And in a market where the prevailing press narrative has grown increasingly alarmed about private credit stress, the firm’s public positioning is notable—and worth scrutinizing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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San Franciscans who think Muni buses are always packed, or prone to crawl along choked streets, may find their views validated in a new slide presentation released by the Municipal Transportation Agency.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some dread the choked traffic, chaotic noise, endless lines, overstuffed venues, and, in recent decades, the goofy — and incredibly expensive — gimmicks devised by corporate brands and trendy influencers.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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