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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Recent Examples of close out
Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Shakira will likely close out 2025 as one of the top touring artists of the year.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
All three major averages are set to close out the week — and month — in the green.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Shakira will likely close out 2025 as one of the top touring artists of the year.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Noun
Further, Ware was called for a flagrant foul for a reckless closeout, not only leaving Mills with the four-point play, but also the Jazz with possession.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out
Verb
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But since the spring legislative session ended, Ford has had joint meetings with cannabis and hemp operators in an attempt to reach some compromise.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Since that two-year period ended this past March and was not renewed, Soliman is currently in the country illegally.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Digestible feminism is about getting your point across without aiming to exclude anyone.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Others point to the fact that Tesla—despite leading the EV revolution—was excluded from new vehicle credits in Trump’s proposed tax package.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Dembele is left to lead the press on his own and cut the pitch in half by arcing his press to shut the passing lane between Villa’s centre-backs.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Other effects can include shutting people out, not wanting to do things that were once enjoyable, being unable to trust others, and having low self-esteem.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Musk’s company Neuralink is also dependent upon FDA approval and clearances for its human trials of its brain-computer interface device.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
6 June 2025
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The Trump Administration ordered VA doctors and scientists not to publish in journals without first seeking clearance from political appointees, the latest effort to restrict federal researchers’ publications.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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If one or more teams are level at the end of the group stage, their finishing position will be determined by points obtained in the matches between the sides in question, not goal difference, like at the World Cup.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Either way, finish the process by wiping the area down with clean water and drying with a towel to remove any remaining moisture.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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New technology in supersonic aircraft can allow the planes to fly faster than the speed of sound without a disruptive sonic boom being heard on the ground, but the regulations still ban those flights over land.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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The new system does not ban exports outright, but requires government approval for each shipment.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The 18 schools are primarily elementary and middle schools, and the decision to close them was made to make up for revenue loss from declining enrollment.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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The series closes the main storyline with Vigilante’s death and the truth about Sergio’s murder revealed.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Friday, June 6 Book bargains: The Friends of the 4S Ranch Library is holding a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 6 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The site’s hidden outlet is brimming with bargain discounts — and the standouts are all going for less than $20.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Close out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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