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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
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The narrow strait largely remains closed to commercial vessels, although a few ships have passed through the body of water.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
At home, avenues for campaigning were methodically closed for Orbán’s opponents.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Only get on your roof if necessary, and don’t climb into a closed attic.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The narrow strait largely remains closed to commercial vessels, although a few ships have passed through the body of water.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
San Diego County beaches nearby have closed for years and Navy SEALs who train in the water have fallen ill.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
At home, avenues for campaigning were methodically closed for Orbán’s opponents.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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Johnson, who’s a restricted free agent, has a decent chance to be asked back on a low-money deal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Then, during her recovery at a rehab center, COVID-19 hit, leading to restricted visitation.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And then the head of the studio saw the dailies and shut it down.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Balta then took over in the circle during the second and shut Lincoln-Way West out in five of her six innings.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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By January 5, the team was back in Spain preparing for the Champions Cup in London, which ended on February 1.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cobb police did not immediately comment on how the search for Damian Strozier, 31, ended.—
Vanessa McCray,
AJC.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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To encompass the story, about a miracle from 847, when Pope Leo IV stopped a fire with a blessing, Raphael brings you into the fresco through the unshod feet of a woman in agony and leaves you near the very back, with a tiny and serene Leo IV.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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If the game stopped at this point, Fermat’s method for dividing the pot would list all possible outcomes of those five coin flips and then tally the ones that amassed 10 points for each player.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The spokesperson also said the suspect approached the officer without warning, prompting the officer to react.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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From the first shovel in the ground to the final drop of water, Brooke Woods and her family approached the project with a hands-on mindset.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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The majority of voters want the city to contract with the county or a private entity to provide inspector general services as needed.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Parking researcher Donald Shoup found that about 30% of cars in congested areas near underpriced parking are circling for a space, burning time and fuel while blocking traffic.—
Haylee Rea,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Extending the boulevard toward West Summit Avenue would give residents a new way to travel, which could lessen traffic in the congested area where I-77 connects with I-277, Woliansky said.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wells won the individual title in vault, Florida's Riley McCusker took the bars, Minnesota's Brooklyn Rowray finished first on beam and three-time Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles the floor for UCLA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Flyers finished 43-27-12 for 98 points.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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