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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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The verdict closes a chapter of one of South Korea’s biggest political crises, a saga that has been full of dramatic twists that have tested the country’s democratic guardrails.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
While the bridge occasionally closes because of high winds or snow, the ice scenario is a unique hazard.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Wynton Marsalis closes the evening in his final performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
From a property standpoint, that closes the door entirely.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
The conviction last week closes a case that dates to December, when Hernandez was found guilty of two counts of child abuse likely to produce great bodily harm or death.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The public comment period on both documents closes March 9.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Baleful flute closes the song unadorned, alone.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Confidence improves if this pullback can resolve with buyers stepping in near the 50-day, particularly if closes begin to firm up and momentum stabilizes.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Clubs can still sign free agents after the summer transfer window closes, up until the roster freeze on October 9.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That will rise to AUD 5,995 once the pre-order window closes.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Alberta Street also closes down to traffic every Thursday evening in the summer for a 15-block art walk.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The verdict closes a chapter of one of South Korea’s biggest political crises, a saga that has been full of dramatic twists that have tested the country’s democratic guardrails.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
While the bridge occasionally closes because of high winds or snow, the ice scenario is a unique hazard.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Wynton Marsalis closes the evening in his final performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
From a property standpoint, that closes the door entirely.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
The conviction last week closes a case that dates to December, when Hernandez was found guilty of two counts of child abuse likely to produce great bodily harm or death.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The public comment period on both documents closes March 9.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Baleful flute closes the song unadorned, alone.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
The filing period for mayoral candidates in the June 2 primary closes at noon on Saturday.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Confidence improves if this pullback can resolve with buyers stepping in near the 50-day, particularly if closes begin to firm up and momentum stabilizes.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Clubs can still sign free agents after the summer transfer window closes, up until the roster freeze on October 9.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That will rise to AUD 5,995 once the pre-order window closes.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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Linden waves, and the door shuts behind her.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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For each component, Rosenberg provides examples of language that supports connection and language that shuts it down.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Maundy, or Holy Thursday.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Antibus said that when snowfall ends, the leftover snowpack is what causes dangerous conditions for avalanches in the backcountry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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But that pledge expires at the end of this year.—
Sophia Newcomer,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yet the resignation occurs at a time of heightened rhetoric as the owners are expected to lock out the players at the conclusion of this season when the current collective bargaining agreement expires.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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As the Mountain House comes into view, you’ll be wowed by this structure that is part Victorian castle, part ski chalet-on-steroids.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Fire Horse Year is a moment of inner affirmation, a psychological reset that allows people to gather momentum for what comes next.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Lunar New Year begins February 17, 2026, and starts the 15-day Spring Festival that concludes with the Lantern Festival, according to the Smithsonian Institution.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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When Ramadan concludes with Eid, the celebration does not mark an end to discipline but its continuation.—
Irfan Sarwar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s a long inner liner that stops a few inches short of the hem, offering calf-length coverage.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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If Chipotle stops producing them, these chairs might appreciate to become a solid investment.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
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In one video clip, the suspect approaches the front door and raises a gloved hand to the camera outside the door before turning back.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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When a pedestrian approaches the crosswalk, the Waymo slows—even though the pedestrian hasn’t fully committed.—
Greg Mania,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Heimuli finishes this season with a 44-1 record.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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LaVine finishes the contest by dunking from a half step inside the free-throw line and going between his legs.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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