Synonyms of close out

close out 1 of 2

verb

ˈklōz- 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• end
• finish
• conclude
• wind up
• close
• round (off or out)
• complete
• wrap up
• put paid to
• ring down the curtain (on)
• terminate
• crown
• perfect
• consummate
• suspend
• climax
• stop
• halt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• begin
• start
• open
• commence
• inaugurate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclude
• ban
• eliminate
• rule out
• freeze out
• bar
• prevent
• shut out
• prohibit
• count (out)
• close one's doors to
• except
• debar
• suspend
• expel
• banish
• exile
• preclude
• hinder
• check off
• obviate
• ostracize
• excommunicate
• impede
• block
• deter
• stave off
• ward (off)
• throw out
• comb (out)
• deport
• blacklist
• cease
• weed (out)
• blackball
• obstruct
• halt
• oust
• discontinue
• disregard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• include
• admit
• receive
• take in
• accept
• welcome
• entertain
• embrace
• unban

3

as in to shut

to stop the operations of

failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shut
• close
• close (down)
• phase out
• turn off
• extinguish
• silence
• quell
• suppress
• fold
• fail
• muzzle
• gag

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• start
• open
• build
• expand

closeout

2 of 2

noun

as in clearance

Related Words

• clearance
• bargain
• markdown
• buy
• steal
• deal
• premium
• present
• gift
• bonus
• giveaway
• cheapie
• snip
• pennyworth
• windfall
• freebie
• boon

Dissimilar Words

• overcharge
• gouging
• markup
• soaking
• surcharge
• luxury
• rip-off
• extravagance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of close out

Verb

With the Hawkeyes leading 19-15, Penn State goes 80 yards on 12 plays to close out the game, and Trace McSorley finds Johnson in a crowded end zone on fourth down. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

In the passing game, Smith played mistake-free football, allowing the Jets’ defense to pin its ears back with a lead and close out the game. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 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