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
Robinson recorded 10 rebounds to help the Knicks close out the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Four artists will close out Kansas City’s free World Cup party. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Noun
The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road. — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 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
  • Despite an energized crowd, the US fell short against Belgium 4-1, ending a wild run for the host country.
    — Doug Duran, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Romelu Lukaku scored the fourth goal just at the end of stoppage time, and ending the USMNT’s dreams.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of end
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  • More than 84% of dogs in the study showed at least mild signs of fear and anxiety in everyday situations, excluding learned fears related to grooming activities like nail trimming and bathing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Nordic combined—the only Winter Olympics discipline to exclude women entirely—has been removed from the program.
    — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of exclude
Verb
  • While our eyes were nearly shut watching this next stunt, Cruise insisted his be wide open.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of shut
Noun
  • In 2021, the engines, gearboxes, suspension, ground clearance, and tyres would have seen pretty much any racetrack exercise, let alone a wet one, quickly end in tears and ambulances.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Instead of bottom-of-the-barrel garments, the sale and clearance sections feature on-trend pieces anyone would jump at to save money.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Definition of clearance
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  • That was a 2019 Bahamas Bowl loss in Will Healy’s first season at Charlotte, which finished 7-6 for the 49ers’ lone winning season since elevating to the FBS in 2015.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • His youngest daughter is now among the six candidates in the special election that will decide who finishes his term.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of finish
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  • A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Twenty-seven states currently have laws banning trans girls and women from participating against cisgender women and girls.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of ban
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  • The pair is eyeing late summer for a doors-open debut, with an open-air block party that will close Imperial Street for dancing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • Marschalek accepted a plea bargain and was dismissed from the air force by a military judge and sentenced to two months in a correctional facility at Lakenheath.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
  • But by one measure, at least, the megacaps are starting to look like bargains.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 July 2026
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