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closeouts

noun

plural of closeout
as in markdowns

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  1. clearances
  2. bargains
Noun
  • Birmingham had mustered two goal-line clearances by the 17-minute mark.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Well, the Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State Police, and the FBI issue three clearances.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of clearances
Noun
  • Even these numbers will likely look like bargains in two years.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The men’s section has some especially good bargains, including the BP Men’s Fleece Hoodie for just $22 and the Zella Men’s Endurance Performance Polo for $23.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bargains
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“Closeouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeouts. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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