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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
Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Close Your Blinds Smith also suggests installing heavy drapes on your upstairs windows, and keeping them closed during the day.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
That protein keeps the seals between your gut cells closed by silencing the genes that would otherwise loosen them.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
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Adjective
The pool will remain closed for several days while it is drained, cleaned, and inspected before reopening to the public, according New Canaan Parks and Recreation director John Howe.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Close Your Blinds Smith also suggests installing heavy drapes on your upstairs windows, and keeping them closed during the day.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Verb
Fans and residents were told that Bowling Green, Fulton, Brooklyn Bridge, Chambers and Park Place subway stations will be open while Wall Street and City Hall stops will be closed.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
That protein keeps the seals between your gut cells closed by silencing the genes that would otherwise loosen them.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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The United States of America undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Actually Announced About Peptides Kennedy’s announcement covered peptides the FDA moved to Category 2 in late 2023, a restricted status that effectively pulled them off compounding pharmacy shelves.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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As a regional transportation planning agency, SACOG works with local partner agencies to apply for those congested corridor grants.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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In the summer of 2025, structural issues shut the doors at Beck for good, and since then, Swanson's sculpture has been stuck there.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The Halki seminary, founded in 1844 and shut by the Turkish state in 1971, played a central role in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s main theological school.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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Both tournaments brought disappointment and his reign as coach ended after being confronted at the team’s hotel in Abidjan by angry supporters.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Fox's paranormal sci-fi series was absolutely beyond its time and still holds up well over a decade after its five-season run ended.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Its domestic league stopped playing.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Big Oil is not backing away from renewables because the energy transition has stopped.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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As evening approached, attendees packed the concert area in anticipation of Common’s performance.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The attack struck a private home, an energy infrastructure facility, a hangar, and oil facilities in both the Kyiv and Poltava regions, according to Ukrainian and Russian authorities.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Baghaei said the future of the choked Strait of Hormuz will depend on the countries of Oman and Iran, as both nations have a plan to manage passage through the waterway.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 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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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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