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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
Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Cann said the sale of the property has not been fully closed.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Here’s a list of poker rooms that are no longer in business or temporarily closed after law enforcement action.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Reduced production and closed transit routes are also affecting supplies of aluminum and helium produced in the Gulf countries.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Cann said the sale of the property has not been fully closed.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Abol, formerly Elsa’s, closed last September.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Here’s a list of poker rooms that are no longer in business or temporarily closed after law enforcement action.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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Again this year, visitors are contending with a somewhat restricted blossom appreciation area at the Tidal Basin, home to the highest concentration of the trees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Actions such as hostilities toward staff or other residents, bringing items to meetings that can be used as weapons, or showing unusual interest in restricted areas should also raise red flags.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After all, a bit more than a decade later, hostilities would explode anew in the Arab-Israeli War of 1967, during which Nasser shut the canal again.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Nets responded with a 10-0 run to slam the door shut.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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After Lebanon's 1975-90 civil war ended, Hezbollah was the only group to be allowed to keep its weapons as it was considered a resistance movement fighting Israel that was occupying parts of southern Lebanon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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His words were underscored when police in Israel stopped Catholic leaders from celebrating a private Palm Sunday Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, built on the spot where Jesus was thought to have been crucified.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Right away, the Bruins allowed point-blank chances to Zach Werenski and Boone Jenner in the opening minutes that Swayman stopped.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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As Meraj worked, a young man dressed in legal garb (black suit, white shirt) approached and ordered tea.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Umpires have approached Brian Utley at baseball tournaments, confusing him for the older Chase Utley.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mecklenburg County commissioners voted just last week to officially remove the county’s previous rules on private pool rentals to reflect the change in state law.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The diplomats spoke on the condition of anonymity to disclose private negotiations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Reservations help keep trails from becoming congested, and prevent pristine environments from being loved to death.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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This shows how the Brentford defence was so congested and organised, how Leeds players often felt potshots were their best option, and how a touch more composure or vision could have exploited an avenue like Bogle in this example.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ciriaco finished second in the Olympic category and fourth in the traditional event in the 119-pound weight class at the 3A state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Cubs finished 4-for-19 with runners in scoring position and left nine on base.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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