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as in shuts
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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2
as in closes (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ends
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem
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as in expires
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in comes
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a garden in a close at the center of the complex
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as in halts
the stopping of a process or activity
at the close of the evening
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as in endings
the last part of a process or action
managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
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Recent Examples of closes
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
If one window closes, run to the next window—or break down a door.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
High demand With the approaching deadline for commercial solar projects, Lake County has seen a rush of businesses trying to get in before the door closes, according to Michael Lazzaretto, president and business manager of the Laborers Local 152 based in Highland Park.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
If anything should arise before the deal closes, the Ellison family (headed by Larry Ellison) has pledged to provide a guarantee for any outstanding amount.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
If Miami wins the two games in Toronto to pull even in the standings, Miami would need to still win one more game than the Raptors during the final three days of the season to finish ahead of Toronto, which closes with games at the Knicks and home to the Nets.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Vote in the poll below, which closes Sunday, April 12.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Think of it like accessing the master key before the safe door even closes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The chain regularly closes for major holidays, including New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
After voting closes, the week’s winning piece is auctioned off, as an NFT, via the online marketplace SuperRare.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Davies has watched this happen in real time, seeing the price of the eventual winning song skyrocket the exact second a Spotify tracking window closes, and hours before official results are made public.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Three of those higher closes were only fractional.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The bottom line As Medicare Advantage open enrollment closes, seniors have a final opportunity to adjust their coverage for 2026, but that opportunity comes with limits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
As one Love Is Blind pod closes, another Age of Attraction gate opens.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The chain is nearly its 100th stand in Texas but has a limited presence in the West with the closes stands being in Arizona and Utah.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
If a church building closes, artwork, devotional items and other mementos are first offered to a neighboring parish and then to any parish in the Diocese.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
As shares continue to vest ahead of close, the value of the gross up will decline, and WBD said that if the deal closes early next year the gross up would be zero.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
If one window closes, run to the next window—or break down a door.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
High demand With the approaching deadline for commercial solar projects, Lake County has seen a rush of businesses trying to get in before the door closes, according to Michael Lazzaretto, president and business manager of the Laborers Local 152 based in Highland Park.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
If anything should arise before the deal closes, the Ellison family (headed by Larry Ellison) has pledged to provide a guarantee for any outstanding amount.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
If Miami wins the two games in Toronto to pull even in the standings, Miami would need to still win one more game than the Raptors during the final three days of the season to finish ahead of Toronto, which closes with games at the Knicks and home to the Nets.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Vote in the poll below, which closes Sunday, April 12.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Think of it like accessing the master key before the safe door even closes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The chain regularly closes for major holidays, including New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
All lottery entrants have an equal chance of selection, and results will be announced shortly after registration closes.
—AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
After voting closes, the week’s winning piece is auctioned off, as an NFT, via the online marketplace SuperRare.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Davies has watched this happen in real time, seeing the price of the eventual winning song skyrocket the exact second a Spotify tracking window closes, and hours before official results are made public.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Three of those higher closes were only fractional.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
The bottom line As Medicare Advantage open enrollment closes, seniors have a final opportunity to adjust their coverage for 2026, but that opportunity comes with limits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
As one Love Is Blind pod closes, another Age of Attraction gate opens.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The chain is nearly its 100th stand in Texas but has a limited presence in the West with the closes stands being in Arizona and Utah.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
If a church building closes, artwork, devotional items and other mementos are first offered to a neighboring parish and then to any parish in the Diocese.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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At one point, Woods tightly shuts his eyes while having to stack his fists, clap, and count.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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McPartlin will play Detective Mike Garner, a pigheaded CRASH detective who quickly shuts Bosch down for overstepping.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Willy drives it onstage through a giant door at the start and ends his life therein.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Because the tournament is built around ritual and tradition, Marty Smith always starts and ends his Masters the same way.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The team plans to relocate from the American Airlines Center in Victory Park once its current lease expires in five years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Once its current six-figure contract expires in early 2027, DeBaun plans to replace Salesforce's customer relationship management (CRM) platform with a more cost-efficient AI solution.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The funding debate comes just months after Lexington neighbors voted to approve $660 million for a new high school.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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They must be formally submitted to the International Astronomical Union after the mission concludes.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also stops courts from considering religious codes, including Islamic Sharia law, in legal cases.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The fun on 404 Day stops with Atlanta United.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Michigan continues to play a large role in shaping the nation's future, especially in presidential elections.—
Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The cast approaches the picture with a delightfully devil-may-care sincerity, playing off of one another with a simple ease.—
Gina Friedlande,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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In that heartbreaking scene, Hal (Cranston) finishes setting up the elaborate domino run, only to set it off when leaving the room to pick up a video camera.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Santana finishes a shot from 15 yards out on a pass from Dylan Watson as the Texans take advantage of a counterattack to extend their lead.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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