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as in ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
the team closed out the season with major losses
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as in excluded
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise
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as in shut
to stop the operations of
failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice
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Recent Examples of closed out
Bad Bunny, who closed out SNL season 50 in May as musical guest, was recently named the halftime performer at Super Bowl LX in February.
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William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
Roki Sasaki, who closed out the series, was a long shot to be on the postseason roster just a month ago.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Nicolle closed out her routine with a rhyme that won her the one-on-one date that night.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
After the Europeans closed out the fourth session with the final point, McIlroy met with the media to detail his experience.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Last week, the ‘90s supermodel closed out New York Fashion Week strutting for Coolibar’s Mott50 line of resortwear that also doubles as sunblock.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Jam and Lewis themselves closed out the evening inside Beverly Hills’ Maybourne Hotel ballroom, joining forces with former bandmates Morris Day and The Time.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The Studio Ends Big Night With Record Wins Seth Rogen closed out a huge night for Apple TV+’s The Studio, which won best comedy.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Four relief pitchers closed out the final 4 2/3 innings allowing just 4 hits.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
Roki Sasaki, who closed out the series, was a long shot to be on the postseason roster just a month ago.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Nicolle closed out her routine with a rhyme that won her the one-on-one date that night.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
After the Europeans closed out the fourth session with the final point, McIlroy met with the media to detail his experience.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Last week, the ‘90s supermodel closed out New York Fashion Week strutting for Coolibar’s Mott50 line of resortwear that also doubles as sunblock.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Jam and Lewis themselves closed out the evening inside Beverly Hills’ Maybourne Hotel ballroom, joining forces with former bandmates Morris Day and The Time.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The Studio Ends Big Night With Record Wins Seth Rogen closed out a huge night for Apple TV+’s The Studio, which won best comedy.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Four relief pitchers closed out the final 4 2/3 innings allowing just 4 hits.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed out
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Seven of the top flight’s 20 teams ended that campaign with a pass completion rate of less than 70 per cent.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In April, Brazil ended visa-free travel for citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia, citing a lack of reciprocity.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain have threatened not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is excluded from the competition.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Territories annexed to other countries are excluded.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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All crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan were shut on Sunday following ongoing clashes.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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That's an explosive offense paired with a defense that is excellent at shutting the door on your offense down-to-down.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, the Avs finished the second period with 30 shot attempts (after 29 in the first) and a two-goal advantage.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Just three minutes later, Schneider’s shot-on-goal was deflected by a Canton defender toward the strong-side post, which Handwerk gathered and finished off for the insurance goal.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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That shift paid off – until this year when some Canadian provinces banned American spirits.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Looming above them are concrete terraces so dilapidated the local fire service has banned their use.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays, with the roof closed and their fans ready to burst, had no hits after the second inning.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The rallies' organizers laughed off Republicans' claims that Democrats were keeping the government closed for them.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Weekend Update concluded with a joke off between Jost, Che, and former anchors Tina Fey, Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler, who was SNL‘s host Saturday.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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Beyond its monetary value, the treasure hoard holds significant historical importance, the press release concluded.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Then, she had been eliminated in the semifinals.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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She was eliminated by bachelor Peter Weber in the fourth week, per Bachelor Nation.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Closed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20out. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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