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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
Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The move closes a dark chapter in state history that began 14 years ago when state officials were first notified of dangerous conditions at the youth prison.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And closes it really slowly and said it at the same time.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Tax deadlines do not change during government shutdowns, and people are still required to file returns by the deadline even if the government closes.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Where one door closes, another one opens.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
The mayor called on churches, organizations and the community as a whole to come forward with resources and offerings to the unhoused once the LRC closes.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Players and coaches like to stress who closes games more.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
And what happens in, say 20 years, Costco drops in consumer preference and the Brea store closes?
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 26 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
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
Verb
For leaders who have never led a transaction—or who underestimate what happens after the deal closes—the learning curve is steep, and the margin for error is thin.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The move closes a dark chapter in state history that began 14 years ago when state officials were first notified of dangerous conditions at the youth prison.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And closes it really slowly and said it at the same time.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Tax deadlines do not change during government shutdowns, and people are still required to file returns by the deadline even if the government closes.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Where one door closes, another one opens.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
The mayor called on churches, organizations and the community as a whole to come forward with resources and offerings to the unhoused once the LRC closes.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Players and coaches like to stress who closes games more.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
And what happens in, say 20 years, Costco drops in consumer preference and the Brea store closes?
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Conversely, a negative earnings reaction that results in two consecutive weekly closes below the cloud model would constitute a breakdown, targeting secondary support near $526.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 26 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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Unfortunately, the feud between Fanoli and Cher immediately shuts that down.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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The system automatically manages battery charging and shuts itself down during extreme weather conditions, such as storms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Big and bold, this is often the museum that visitors talk about long after their Chicago trip ends.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The standoff ends when Lynch extends his left arm toward Bradley with the weapon in his hand, causing the officer to fire his service weapon once and Liu to fire two shots.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The back-and-forth will result in at least a short government shutdown; funding for large swaths of the government expires on Saturday and the House likely won’t approve it until Monday at the earliest.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The city council's goal is to have everything finalized before the city's Flock contract expires at the end of March.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Flurry of trade deals The agreement comes days after the EU signed a pivotal pact with the South American bloc Mercosur, following deals last year with Indonesia, Mexico and Switzerland.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The White House on Monday sought to distance itself from those comments, declining to draw conclusions publicly until the investigation concludes.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The White House on Monday sought to distance itself from those comments, declining to draw conclusions publicly until the investigation concludes.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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After the initial stomach issues subside, the toxin continues to invade the liver cells and stops them from making RNA (ribonucleic acid), which the body needs to make healing and protective proteins.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In turn, breathing nearly stops, and its brain activity becomes barely detectable.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As their mission approaches, the Artemis 2 astronauts recently entered a pre-mission quarantine to ensure their health and readiness ahead of launch.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Judaism approaches these moments with deep sensitivity, offering guidance not to judge or criticize, but to bring dignity, comfort, and peace—to the soul of the departed and to those left behind.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Arajai Burks, junior G Hill calls Burks a strong defender who finishes well at the rim and has good court vision and a reliable outside shot.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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Premium finishes in 2026 are limited to Aero Gray, Snowflake White, Soul Red, and Machine Gray.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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