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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
This summer, the Grammy-winning singer closed out her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox made the announcement moments after Chapman closed out the Red Sox's 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park in Boston for his 27th save in 29 opportunities this season.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Current closed out the match to get the win.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Back then, Villa played at Wellington Road, with their time at the ground closed out with a glorious, trophy-laden four seasons.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Belmont Cameli closed out the video as Garrett Graham, #44, the focus of the first book in the series, The Deal, and the first season of the show.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In 2023, the group closed out their year with a North American Christmas tour in support of their compilation album, The Greatest Christmas Hits.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Miller struck out the next batter, issued a walk and then closed out his first save with the Padres with another strikeout.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The full-on invasion closed out the first season.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox made the announcement moments after Chapman closed out the Red Sox's 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park in Boston for his 27th save in 29 opportunities this season.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Current closed out the match to get the win.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Back then, Villa played at Wellington Road, with their time at the ground closed out with a glorious, trophy-laden four seasons.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Belmont Cameli closed out the video as Garrett Graham, #44, the focus of the first book in the series, The Deal, and the first season of the show.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In 2023, the group closed out their year with a North American Christmas tour in support of their compilation album, The Greatest Christmas Hits.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Miller struck out the next batter, issued a walk and then closed out his first save with the Padres with another strikeout.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The full-on invasion closed out the first season.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed out
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Milan’s fifth triumph in 1994 put them one behind the Spanish side, but this ended when Madrid picked up their seventh crown in 1998 and remains the closest anybody has got to them.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams ended a streak of playing in 1,117 consecutive games.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So bars with more than 25 locations worldwide and previous CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice winners have been excluded.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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As part of this, the judge directed the parties to create a form requiring all copyright owners to opt in to the settlement; if any owner opts out, that work will be excluded.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Because on August 29, a federal appellate court shut the door on that doctrine.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lisbon’s City Council shut operations of other streetcars and ordered immediate inspections.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers finished the first quarter by stuffing Richland at Heritage’s 20-yard line on fourth-and-short.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Garcia finished the game at shortstop.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But others reportedly continued to ignore the order, so when the deadline passed, the government banned 26 social-media platforms, including Meta’s Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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He was banned on three occasions for biting opponents during matches.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The elevator was closed for one month.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Southwest Boulevard temporarily closed There is a road closure at I-35 South and Southwest Boulevard.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this spring, the Globe concluded its investigation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As environmental regulations limit the toxic output from smokestacks and tail pipes, particulate matter that could be absorbing or blocking incoming sunlight is being eliminated, leading to gradually warmer oceans.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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As of September, that exception has been eliminated.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Closed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20out. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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