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as in shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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as in closed (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem
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as in stopped
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in approached
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in restricted
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as in blocked
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Recent Examples of closed
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Council voted in closed session to pay Jennings $305,000 in May, reportedly to avoid a lawsuit over comments from former Council member Tariq Bokhari.
—Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Ten days later, the San Diego City Council decided on a 6-0 vote during a closed session to authorize legal action over LAFCO’s handling of the petition signatures.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
This year’s hot summer in Park Forest was made more oppressive without access by residents to the Aqua Center, which, for the first time in its 71 years, was closed for essential repairs.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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After a closed beta that drew over 800,000 users across 70 countries, Lovart officially launched on July 23.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Council voted in closed session to pay Jennings $305,000 in May, reportedly to avoid a lawsuit over comments from former Council member Tariq Bokhari.
—Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Ten days later, the San Diego City Council decided on a 6-0 vote during a closed session to authorize legal action over LAFCO’s handling of the petition signatures.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
This year’s hot summer in Park Forest was made more oppressive without access by residents to the Aqua Center, which, for the first time in its 71 years, was closed for essential repairs.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Verb
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Is there a polite way to shut it down, other than just leaving?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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If the players try to stand up for themselves, even a little, Bettman shuts everything down.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Herro ended the night with eight points on 3-of-11 shooting from the field, 0-of-1 shooting on threes and 2-of-2 shooting from the foul line, three rebounds, four assists and six turnovers in 39 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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While the Heat’s losing skid continued, another streak ended.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Details matter, as the characters in Season 2 never stopped reminding us.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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In the first day or so after the snow stopped falling, Unified Government crews focused on clearing major thoroughfares.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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Smith remains a restricted free agent, which allows the Heat to match outside offers in free agency to retain him.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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The restricted redemption of Money Market Funds by BNP Paribas (my previous employer) in 2007 foreshadowed the 2008 financial crisis.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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McIlroy corkscrewed through a front-nine 33 and a back-nine 39 and finished even par.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy was 4-under through 13 but finished even after double-bogeys on 15 and 17.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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The union maintained that the clause no longer applied because the contract had expired.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In September 2028, when all current syndication deals with stations will have expired, a new arrangement would allow for same day televising and streaming episodes.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The outing between the pair came shortly after Swift and Kelce grabbed dinner in Park City, Utah, earlier this month.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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But the 30-day notice came anyway, just days after her husband lost his job as a machine operator.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Spelman will be cremated in a private ceremony Thursday, his family said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Generally, sport pilot training requires a minimum of 20 hours of flight time and is more affordable than a private pilot's license.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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