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 closeout
Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
The Patriots junior, who was instrumental in the school winning the 4A state football championship in the fall, closed out his junior campaign with three more state championship medals in track.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Verb
The shooting guard looks good both as a spot-up shooter on the move and attacking closeouts.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
The sunny streak may break on Thursday, which is forecasted with a chance of showers and thunderstorms that could close out the week.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
The Patriots junior, who was instrumental in the school winning the 4A state football championship in the fall, closed out his junior campaign with three more state championship medals in track.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeout
Verb
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Despite stocks dipping slightly after President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would end all trade talks with Canada, the S&P 500 recovered to close at a record high -- 6,173.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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After a logistical snafu ends their initial meeting about Agnes’ thesis, Decker makes the casual suggestion that the makeup session be at his house near campus.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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In addition, revisions to the RAP plan would allow married borrowers to exclude their spouse’s income by filing separate tax returns – a significant change given that the prior version of the senate bill had excluded this language.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Lee's revised plan would have excluded all U.S. Forest Service land from possible sale.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Its powered sliding door can open and close on its own so a passenger doesn’t need to turn around and shut it after exiting.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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When a moonshot project failed—after years and millions invested—the team that shut it down got a bonus.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Those efforts to liquidate old inventory have hit profit margins and sales because Nike has had to rely on deep discounts, clearance channels and the off-price sector to clear out that glut.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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With clinical validation, regulatory clearance, and early adoption in both hospitals and wellness programs, the Sonu Band is redefining what a modern respiratory solution can look like: non-invasive, personalized, and rooted in real science.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Pelinka also engineered the splendid undrafted free agent signing that was Austin Reaves, which led to the Lakers finishing this season as the third seed in the West.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Mark worked in the advertising industry After finishing high school, Mark attended Texas Christian University.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Kansas banned gender-affirming treatments for minors.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Shark fishing is banned on the pier, and while anglers can catch and harvest tiger sharks in federal waters, Florida state waters create a nine-mile, no-take protection area for the animals.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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According to a news release from the city, the following streets will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Saturday: Dickson Street between St. Charles Avenue and Gregg Avenue/Powerhouse Alley.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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Months after closing all of its Colorado locations except for one, Del Taco is reopening them.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis will return to the team at a bargain price next season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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As mentioned in the intro, there are many other bottles of 10-year-old bourbon to try, ranging from must-buy bargains to exorbitant splurges.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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“Closeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeout. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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