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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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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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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
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Centenary closes its regular season Saturday at home against Austin College.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
After the transaction closes, current Kimberly-Clark shareholders are expected to own about 54% of the combined company.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
But the Constitution closes that door too.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Season 4 closes not with certainty but with an omen.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
There is a lenticular patch on the tongue that has an eye that closes and opens and with the MB Swoosh Logo; and our print, Run like no one is watching, appears on the shoe laces.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Whenever a tenant closes its doors, Nuveen is able to refill the spot quickly due to such strong demand, Phillips said.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Now, more than three decades later, her participation in Bel-Air closes a powerful chapter in television history, uniting the show’s legacy with its bold reimagining.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Oct. 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
On the contrary, a state with a latent nuclear program presents a ripe target for adversaries and counterproliferators seeking to prevent weaponization who may be tempted to act swiftly before the window to do so closes and the state can plausibly threaten nuclear retaliation.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Delta will announce the winning destination within 30 days after voting closes.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Final results will be announced about 30 days after voting closes.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
The Loons have two vacant U22 spots available before the transfer window closes.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
If the deal with Universal closes, executive VP of production development Jay Polidoro and director of development Tony Ducret will oversee the project for the studio.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
One of her eyes closes slightly, turning her into a cartoon of shock and dismay.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Centenary closes its regular season Saturday at home against Austin College.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
After the transaction closes, current Kimberly-Clark shareholders are expected to own about 54% of the combined company.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
But the Constitution closes that door too.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Season 4 closes not with certainty but with an omen.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
There is a lenticular patch on the tongue that has an eye that closes and opens and with the MB Swoosh Logo; and our print, Run like no one is watching, appears on the shoe laces.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Whenever a tenant closes its doors, Nuveen is able to refill the spot quickly due to such strong demand, Phillips said.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Now, more than three decades later, her participation in Bel-Air closes a powerful chapter in television history, uniting the show’s legacy with its bold reimagining.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Both stock benchmarks finished Friday with record-high closes.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Oct. 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
On the contrary, a state with a latent nuclear program presents a ripe target for adversaries and counterproliferators seeking to prevent weaponization who may be tempted to act swiftly before the window to do so closes and the state can plausibly threaten nuclear retaliation.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Delta will announce the winning destination within 30 days after voting closes.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Final results will be announced about 30 days after voting closes.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
The Loons have two vacant U22 spots available before the transfer window closes.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
If the deal with Universal closes, executive VP of production development Jay Polidoro and director of development Tony Ducret will oversee the project for the studio.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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When Evelyn shuts her door, Grant takes Rose’s hand and leads her down the hall to their room.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Instead, Thursday’s 28-6 loss to Baltimore, Miami’s seventh defeat in nine games, essentially shuts the tomb on another Dolphins season left for dead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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From arts and history to beaches and boardwalks, these four coastal towns are worth a visit after the busy season ends.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Isaacman’s nuclear vision also proposes that NASA centers working on projects like the Space Launch System rocket — including the Marshall and Michoud facilities in Alabama and Louisiana — shift their focus to nuclear electric propulsion development when the SLS program concludes.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The new run, produced by Live Nation, kicks off at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Saturday, February 28 and concludes at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK on Tuesday, December 29.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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During another episode this season, a man approaches Angela at a party and tells her that her husband cheated on her.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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By modeling the physics behind this phenomenon, researchers discovered that the human hand’s sensitivity approaches the theoretical limit of what can be detected through mechanical reflections.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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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 14 Nov. 2025.
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