closeouts

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plural of closeout
as in markdowns

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  1. clearances
  2. bargains
Noun
  • Contributing factors also include land clearances using fire in the Indonesian part of Borneo and regions of Sumatra island, as well as water shortages that have hampered Indonesian firefighters, who have received assistance from Japan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And for artists who want to create without the backing of a formal organization or an official commission, navigating the seemingly endless hurdles of city permits and clearances is difficult.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of clearances
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  • The cost crunch prompted Prentice and his wife to seek out bargains on groceries.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The era of elevated inflation that began during the COVID pandemic has eroded the value of $100,000 to the point that Americans earning that much are hunting for bargains like everyone else.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bargains
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“Closeouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeouts. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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