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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
the team closed out the season with major losses
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2
as in to exclude
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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Recent Examples of close out
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
Defiant and energized, Shakira closed out with a bang, ending on high-octane choreo and a burst of confetti, lights, and dollar bills with her face on them exploding into the ether.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
After a brief challenge from Jon Rahm, who got within one stroke, Scheffler closed out a five-shot victory at 11-under to lift the Wanamaker Trophy.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
Defiant and energized, Shakira closed out with a bang, ending on high-octane choreo and a burst of confetti, lights, and dollar bills with her face on them exploding into the ether.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
Noun
Further, Ware was called for a flagrant foul for a reckless closeout, not only leaving Mills with the four-point play, but also the Jazz with possession.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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The game ended on a sacrifice fly at 1:17 a.m. Arkansas will throw junior right-hander Gage Wood against LSU junior right-hander Anthony Eyanson.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Trump has previously pushed Ukraine to cede territory to Russia to end the war, threatening to walk away if a deal becomes too difficult.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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For now, the following three attractions are excluded: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Mine-Cart Madness Dragon Racer’s Rally Guests should note that the free Express Passes included with stays at select Universal Orlando resorts may not be used at Epic Universe.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Some calculations of net worth exclude assets like primary residences, which brings the number of millionaire households down to ~15m, still a large number.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Statues are shown tagged and wrapped before shipment, sealed in wooden crates, drilled shut as if in reverse enslavement, and soon to be carted away by a white crew wearing Covid masks.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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Kelce’s team has appeared in the Super Bowl for three consecutive years, breaking their two-year losing streak earlier this year when the Philadelphia Eagles shut them out of a three-peat win at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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That clearance came from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, or CFIUS, and marked a key step for Cerebras in its effort to go public.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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But Jansen Miller’s clearance inadvertently went straight to Pompeu at the top corner of the box, and his curling shot was unstoppable.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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That team finished 7-9. 2002 Dallas Cowboys: Chad Hutchinson, Quincy Carter.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The jammed-gate races were finished but ultimately ruled a no contest.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Braun signed an executive order in January banning DEI initiatives in state government.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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These ingested fluoride products are dispensed at safe doses by doctors and dentists to prevent tooth decay in children who are unable to get adequate fluoride doses from community water systems—something that may become more common as more states and cities remove or ban fluoride from their water.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
16 May 2025
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On January 30, SPY closed at $242.74, and the S&P 500 A/D closed above the all-time high from September 2018.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Located along Route 17 near the New Jersey/New York border, the hotel closed its doors in December 2023 after 36 years.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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Related Stories Lifestyle Snag These Restaurant Reservations in Cannes General News From Outlaws to Breakouts: Oldenburg Success Stories Best bargain in Cannes?—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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Tim Elko could become the White Sox’s biggest bargain since Mark Buehrle.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Close out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20out. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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