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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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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
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
After the win over South Korea, Mexico will close out group play against Czechia at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Wednesday.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
The Knicks put Anunoby, their best shooter and a good closeout attacker, in the opposite corner.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Verb
This time, Perry closed out the song by proudly accepting the call from Trudeau, 54, whose contact name was paired with a red heart and a Canadian flag.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
After the win over South Korea, Mexico will close out group play against Czechia at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Wednesday.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Noun
The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.
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Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
The Knicks put Anunoby, their best shooter and a good closeout attacker, in the opposite corner.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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Kirby gave up a one-out double to Josh Lowe in the fifth but struck out the side — including Neto — to end the inning.
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Part of the Department of Education's initial policy, which has now been reversed, was excluding nursing programs from the professional definitions.
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The housing bill, formally called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, can still become law if Trump neither signs it nor vetoes it in 10 days, excluding Sundays.
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As the service began, it was clasped shut.
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Across the continent, transport was disrupted, crops were damaged, and schools and nurseries had to shut.
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The traditional image of goalkeepers launching long clearances has disappeared, replaced by players who initiate attacks from the back.
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Pottery Barn has furniture discounts up to 70 percent, plus an extra 20 percent off select clearance items.
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The Charlotte City Council voted to select Harrington to finish out the term of Mayor Vi Lyles, which ends in December 2027.
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Each team will need to finish either in its group’s top two or rank in the top eight third-place teams to advance to the round of 32.
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After thousands of Nepalese citizens volunteered to fight for Russia, Nepal banned any travel to Ukraine or Russia for work.
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Transgender athletes The court heard arguments in January over the legality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools including universities.
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No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.
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Seeking to close a $12 billion budget shortfall last year, the governor hoped to cut over $750 million from the state’s payroll expenses in salaries and wages.
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Some concerts will be a bigger bargain than others.
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Relative bargain Please do not be mad at me for relaying this insurance math.
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“Close out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20out. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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