closed ranks

phrase

past tense of close ranks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed ranks
pulled together
Phrase
  • For men or women, that simply means looking pulled together, with clean, neat, wrinkle-free clothing, nice shoes, and nothing on your body that resembles pajamas or slippers.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But thanks to Kemble’s careful vision, it gets pulled together into a relaxing space where there's always a new detail to catch your eye.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
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“Closed ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20ranks. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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