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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
On Sunday, the folk rock duo will close out Decatur WatchFest, a 34-day-long festival celebrating the World Cup. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 LeBron James, the cover star for the Time100 Sports issue, later closed out the dinner portion of the evening with an impromptu speech. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 17 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
  • The relationship began several months after Sweeney ended her engagement to longtime partner Jonathan Davino, while Braun had been divorced from entrepreneur Yael Cohen since 2022.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The night ends nicely, with Sandy asking Joe about his mother, who is doing okay.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of end
Verb
  • In the years leading up to the trial, Matar's lawyers tried unsuccessfully to exclude some evidence from his social media accounts and other digital activity, arguing that the government's electronic searches cast too big a net.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • What if Penelope’s waiting is her own form of aggression, a way of holding a space, for as long as possible, that excludes the men and their own attempts at power?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Definition of exclude
Verb
  • So the Dodgers have shut him down from all activity this week in hopes that things calm down.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively shut, Saudi Arabia has routed almost all its crude exports through its Red Sea terminals.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of shut
Noun
  • Ground clearance ranges from 220mm to 310mm, depending on specification, while the optional DiSus-P intelligent hydraulic suspension system increases its wading ability to 790mm.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • As part of the conversion required to make the car street-legal, the restrictors were removed, the suspension was adjusted to increase ground clearance, and mufflers and passenger seats were installed.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Definition of clearance
Verb
  • Since 2022, the Falcons haven’t finished worse than 10th in the NFL in rushing — and their new offense, led by coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, suggests that won’t soon change.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Romy Gonzalez finished the rally with a run-scoring groundout, and in the top of the fifth Contreras wrapped up the scoring with a two-run bomb to the center field bleachers, his 22nd homer of the season.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of finish
Verb
  • Printers not on the list would be banned from sale or transfer in California beginning in December 2029.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Nearly three years ago the city effectively banned home sharing.
    — Nathan Blecharczyk, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Definition of ban
Verb
  • Salty Iguana, on the other hand, permanently closed all of its restaurants over a year ago.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • For longstanding equity gaps to be closed, improvements among these student groups must outpace overall progress.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of close
Noun
  • The coaching staff thought the talent the team inherited, with the addition of a few bargain signings, was better than the numbers showed.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • In July 2013, all five defendants agreed to plea bargains and received various sentences.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
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