CLOSEOUT Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈklōz-

Definition of close out

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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Relevance

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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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as in to shut

to stop the operations of failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice

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closeout

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noun

as in clearance

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Recent Examples of close out

Verb

While most retailers use back to school sales to close out previous season merchandise, Adidas’ sale includes core pieces from its collection, offering rare markdowns on sneakers like the Adidas Gazelles, OG Sambas, Ultraboost and more. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 25 July 2026 Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones made her season debut July 17 when the Dream faced the Toronto Tempo, then returned to close out the first half of the season against the Chicago Sky. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 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 See All Example Sentences for close out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out

Verb

Parker, who by this time had begun exhibiting erratic behavior because of his drug issues, never showed up at the club, ending Adams’ hopes of sharing the stage with one of his idols.

— Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Under the new rules, California had to either levy a higher tax on commercial plans or end the taxes on the state plans and lose federal funding.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 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

During pandemic-era lockdowns, when everything from gyms and night clubs to pubs were shut, running exploded in popularity, with Gen Z pushing the surge.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Catcher Will Smith’s timeline to return from a neck injury remains unclear, after the Dodgers temporarily shut him down from baseball activities, beginning around the All-Star break.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 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

The San Diego Wave’s inability to finish any of their numerous scoring chances Sunday contributed to a 2-0 defeat on a hot and humid afternoon in Mission Valley.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
The Nuggets have not finished a season in the second apron since its creation.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Definition of finish

Verb

But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Stacy co-sponsored a controversial bill that ultimately died in 2023, HB 419, which sought to ban gender transition procedures, hormones and puberty blockers for minors.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of ban

Noun

An acquirer who treats the lower multiple as a bargain without adjusting the underwriting approach is buying the risk without the compensation.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Being paid a paltry second-line rate for the next six years is a bargain.

— Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of bargain

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