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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
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Bryant would hit then just enough free throws to close out its 16th victory.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Instead, Josh Hart scored at the rim, Mikal Bridges hit a three-pointer and Brunson made three free throws after a Flagrant 1 foul by Heat guard Norman Powell on a wreckless closeout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The teams close out a weekend full of postseason NFL football with a primetime game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Bryant would hit then just enough free throws to close out its 16th victory.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Keep scrolling to see more of the best closeout sales at Wayfair.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Instead, Josh Hart scored at the rim, Mikal Bridges hit a three-pointer and Brunson made three free throws after a Flagrant 1 foul by Heat guard Norman Powell on a wreckless closeout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out
Verb
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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This abuse of justice must end.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The temporary restraining order issued Monday states that — for the time being — Davis cannot remove Wilcox from the primary ballot, alter her status as a candidate or notify the Texas Secretary of State’s office that Wilcox is ineligible or should be excluded from the ballot.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Territories annexed to other countries are excluded.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bowie has eyes shut behind pink shadow and corpse-like marble skin on the cover of Aladdin Sane, from 1973.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although the closing date has yet to be determined, Nuccio’s in all likelihood will shut its gates sometime in April or May.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Since receiving medical clearance from the league, Kawamura has been able to successfully participate in practices with the Windy City Bulls in the G League.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Below, experts share essential tips for shopping the clearance section of your local plant nursery, along with helpful rescue care tips.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reed recently finished his seventh season with the Panthers, resulting in his fewest wins yet with a 4-7 record.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Clippers were up 85-81 late in the third before the Knicks finished strong to take a 90-87 edge to the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Several red states have proposed legislation modeled on California's 2023 law, which bans four food additives.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee will consider several draft proposals in its Tuesday hearing, with some aiming to ban states from setting rules for AVs at all and others looking to lax exemption requirements.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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The 3,362-square-foot building is the former home of Matty G’s Steakburgers & Lobsta’ Rolls, which closed last July, and before that, Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Caron added that the crew member involved was reportedly assisting ground staff by loading items as an extra set of hands and may have been left unaccounted for when the doors closed.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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As evidenced by the number of Red Sox players who made public pleas for him to re-sign at Fenway Fest, those qualities will make Bregman an absolute bargain.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Close out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20out. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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