1
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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3
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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4
as in expires
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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5
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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2
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
Becky Quick, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Black Apple closes Springdale taproom SPRINGDALE -- Black Apple Hard Cider has closed its taproom on East Emma Street, a company founder confirmed Tuesday.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Governors Ball closes Sunday June 7 with A$AP Rocky and Jennie turning off the lights.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
After the comment period closes, the agency would review and analyze all comments received and decide whether to finalize or withdraw the rule.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Stafford closes the regular season leading the league with 46 touchdown passes and 4,707 passing yards, all while throwing just eight interceptions.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
What matters most is your utilization when your statement closes each month, which is typically what gets reported to the credit bureaus.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Rearranging electrolysis chemistry with waste But this new method developed by a joint team from China Agricultural University and Nanyang Technological University closes that gap by fundamentally rearranging the chemistry of the reaction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
The hotel operates seasonally and closes from mid-July to early October.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
No, gift cards can become worthless if the business files for bankruptcy or closes.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
When a rural plant or factory closes, the local impacts are often devastating.
—Tim Slack, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
When a rural plant or factory closes, the local impacts are often devastating.
—Shannon M. Monnat, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Though the flagship location and other venues have since closes, the brand remains.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Broadcom secured all-time record closes during every trading session this week.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
As popular bakery closes, community rises in support The demonstration began with just one man.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Digging deeper, Visa stock is trading within striking distance of its 12-month moving average, after spending at least 80% of the last 20 monthly closes above this trendline.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
And for those with chronic conditions, every year that passes without a cure closes the aperture on what quality of life is eventually possible.
—Becky Quick, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Black Apple closes Springdale taproom SPRINGDALE -- Black Apple Hard Cider has closed its taproom on East Emma Street, a company founder confirmed Tuesday.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The 2026 Governors Ball closes Sunday June 7 with A$AP Rocky and Jennie turning off the lights.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
After the comment period closes, the agency would review and analyze all comments received and decide whether to finalize or withdraw the rule.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Stafford closes the regular season leading the league with 46 touchdown passes and 4,707 passing yards, all while throwing just eight interceptions.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
What matters most is your utilization when your statement closes each month, which is typically what gets reported to the credit bureaus.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Rearranging electrolysis chemistry with waste But this new method developed by a joint team from China Agricultural University and Nanyang Technological University closes that gap by fundamentally rearranging the chemistry of the reaction.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
The hotel operates seasonally and closes from mid-July to early October.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
And as 2025 closes and a new year begins, Fogliato is showing progress.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
No, gift cards can become worthless if the business files for bankruptcy or closes.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
When a rural plant or factory closes, the local impacts are often devastating.
—Tim Slack, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
When a rural plant or factory closes, the local impacts are often devastating.
—Shannon M. Monnat, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Though the flagship location and other venues have since closes, the brand remains.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Broadcom secured all-time record closes during every trading session this week.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
As popular bakery closes, community rises in support The demonstration began with just one man.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Digging deeper, Visa stock is trading within striking distance of its 12-month moving average, after spending at least 80% of the last 20 monthly closes above this trendline.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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Yam Yam shuts him down with ease because smack talk is simply not one of Michael’s strengths.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS NO ENTRY ZONE – Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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If the state ends HHAP, the county hopes to find other sources of revenue to fund the shelters and other homeless programs, either from the general fund or elsewhere, said Kim Nava, a county spokesperson.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Both are widely respected, but Sky News has been loss-making for years and its current funding guarantee from Comcast — one of the stipulations of the 2018 deal — expires in 2028.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The current deal expires on May 1, 2026.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Per the civil suit, the first group would automatically receive payments within 90 days, while the second group will need to complete a form once the initial payout period concludes.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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The team that stops the run and mitigates mistakes will win this one.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group stops to talk to one who took a fall while riding his bike in his neighborhood.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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On a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, a deeply rooted Christian fishing community confronts the erosion of land and tradition, as their centuries-old way of life, anchored in faith, approaches a turning point.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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The impacts of the next governor on state workers will be felt in how the new administration approaches negotiations with the 21 bargaining units, many of which will hammer out new contracts in 2027, when California’s next leader takes over.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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