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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed shop
Noun
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To clean the gasket, gently pull back the flexible rubber and wipe the interior and its folds with a microfiber cloth dipped in white vinegar.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026 -
The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The operation now includes livestock, educational programs and a network of volunteers helping sustain the nonprofit's work.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Already used by luxury houses including Chanel and a network of international suppliers, the technology aims to preserve the visual precision and spontaneity of face-to-face meetings for design reviews, fittings and product development.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Defense organizations across Europe and the United States have already tested or deployed the technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The next time the whole organization is expected to be together is the final week of July, just prior to the beginning of training camp.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Reese and Clark have been linked since their college careers, most notably after LSU defeated Iowa 102-85 in the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship game.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Which top college and international prospects do pundits predict the Mavs will target with the ninth pick?—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Social rescue arrives in the form of outgoing cool girl Sonya (Molloy), who takes a shine to Coley after a chance encounter in a coffee shop, and invites her to join her clique.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Lendeborg was lauded for his passing ability, and should fit into the Warriors’ pass-and-cut sets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Meta announced its new set of smart glasses priced at $299, undercutting some of its earlier models as the company pushes to bring wearables to a broader audience.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Will the kangaroo clan be able to capitalize on the USA's mistakes today?—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Four gang members were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday for their roles in two armed robberies that resulted in the death of three people at lookout points in the Angeles National Forest and Rancho Palos Verdes in 2023.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Payton spoke unapologetically from the witness stand about his gang ties and his criminal history.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Closed shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20shop. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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