close out 1 of 2

verb

ˈklōz- How to pronounce close out (audio)
Definition of close outnext
1
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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3
as in to shut
to stop the operations of failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice

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closeout

2 of 2

noun

as in clearance

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Recent Examples of close out
Verb
Kyle Finnegan worked the eighth inning and Brenan Hanifee worked the ninth and closed out the shutout. — CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Easton McGee closed out the side without incident for the Royals after allowing runners on first and second to start the ninth. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 The Knicks put Anunoby, their best shooter and a good closeout attacker, in the opposite corner. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for close out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out
  1. end
  2. exclude
  3. shut
  4. clearance
  5. finish
  6. ban
  7. close
  8. bargain
Verb
  • Skubal dug in and struck out Caglianone to end the inning, getting him with his signature changeup on his final pitch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Jones was one of several key players who suffered injuries, which led to a seven-game losing streak to end last season.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of end
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  • Although umbrella insurance is far from perfect ― for instance, intentional acts are generally excluded ― umbrella insurance can provide much larger coverage amounts for things already covered by other policies with lower limits.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That question circulated across the United States six years ago as the country reckoned with racial injustice in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, including who is represented by, or excluded from, our public symbols.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of exclude
Verb
  • Twins closer Yoendrys Gómez shut the door on a Royals comeback in the bottom of the ninth and got his 15th save of the season.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Transits have since collapsed to a trickle with the oil artery effectively shut, pushing energy prices higher.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of shut
Noun
  • Centre-backs who regularly face pressure tend to produce the highest number of clearances, blocks and interceptions.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The barge clearance level at Kaub on the Rhine, a key chokepoint for river shipments to southern Germany and Switzerland, continues to drop.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of clearance
Verb
  • Tyler Holton pitched a perfect 10th for his second save as the Tigers finished 7-2 on a three-city trip to the West Coast.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In Helaena’s room, Rhaenyra finds a tapestry Helaena had just finished sewing that predicts a dark and fiery end for Rhaenyra in the future.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of finish
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  • The amendment would also ban gender-affirming care for children, which has not been allowed in the state since 2023.
    — Jack Harvel August 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There is no statewide law banning dogs from riding in a vehicle, but an unrestrained pet that blocks your view or climbs into your lap can lead to a reckless driving citation.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ban
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  • The race was called shortly after polls closed as Lamont led with nearly 67% of the votes and Elliott trailed, securing only 33%.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • City officials said the South Fulton Parks and Recreation Department was notified Tuesday about the test and closed the park out of an abundance of caution.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • Despite Rodri's recent World Cup success and peak form, Real Madrid's President Florentino Perez seeks a bargain.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At this point, most of these deals would have to be bargains, because cap space is pretty much all used up.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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