CLOSED OUT Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

closed out

verb

past tense of close out

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 Plus the eternally lovable Muppets including Kermit and Miss Piggy, the viral dance troupe Ghetto Kids from Kampala, Uganda, who danced with Shakira, and children from Staten Island's PS22 Chorus, who closed out the show singing with Martin. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 19 July 2026 Sinner closed out the match on his serve and embraced Djokovic at net. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Ryan Thompson worked the next two innings, and Drey Jameson closed out the game. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 Mariska Hargitay closed out her first Broadway run with a proposal from an audience member. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Megan closed out the show on Thursday, May 28 by wearing a cutout one-piece swimsuit with a halter neckline and a brown-and-white swirl pattern. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Luke Weaver and Devin Williams closed out for the Mets (35-48). — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026 Queen Camilla closed out the 2026 Royal Ascot on Saturday with a second, shorter shoe streak, returning to Eliot Zed’s sand suede pumps after spending the meeting’s first three days in Chanel. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 June 2026 Stocks closed out a turbulent week on a positive note, but a couple of winning names could soon see a decline. — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 19 June 2026

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Verb

On Saturday night, Fort Worth police shot and killed another suspect who pulled a gun on officers following a short car chase that ended near the I-35W service road on the city’s far south side, Garcia said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Both insurance and banking protections come as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on July 15 ended hearings to potentially reschedule broader cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of ended

Verb

Most systems gradually lose efficiency over 15 to 20 years, and routine mechanical breakdowns, corrosion, rust and deferred maintenance are almost always excluded.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Parents miss work when their child is sick or excluded from school after being exposed.

— Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of excluded

Verb

During pandemic-era lockdowns, when everything from gyms and night clubs to pubs were shut, running exploded in popularity, with Gen Z pushing the surge.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Catcher Will Smith’s timeline to return from a neck injury remains unclear, after the Dodgers temporarily shut him down from baseball activities, beginning around the All-Star break.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of shut

Verb

After a shot by midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta was spilt by goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer, Hopkins finished the rebound in the fifth minute for the opening goal at CPKC Stadium.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals rounded out the top six, both securing playoff berths, while Lucknow Super Giants finished last on both business and brand value at $122 million following Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as captain.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of finished

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Apple employees were banned after a raucous night of celebrations, but were welcomed back decades later when Marc & Rose Hospitality purchased the hotel in 2011.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
When walking down the charming Main Street, you won't be disturbed by honking or traffic since the island has banned cars since 1898.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of banned

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The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner called Juliana’s death a suicide within three days, and police closed the case four days after that.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Last year, Planned Parenthood of Michigan closed its Marquette, Petoskey and Jackson health centers and consolidated its two Ann Arbor locations.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of closed

Verb

Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, voted to join the crew union IATSE in an election that concluded on Tuesday.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
The group concluded that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily — up to five, 8-ounce cups of coffee — is unlikely to cause harm in most adults.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 21 July 2026

Definition of concluded

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That three-week period comes to an end for those who were eliminated at the round of 32 (played between June 29 and July 3) this week.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The governor's initial plan contained a far more ambitious rollback, one that would have eventually eliminated all property taxes on primary homes and contained no carveout for school budget property taxes.

— Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026