CLOSES Synonyms: 245 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of close

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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closes

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noun (1)

plural of close

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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closes

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of close

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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Khosla will need to sell his 49ers equity if the Seahawks deal closes. — Scott Soshnick, Variety, 12 July 2026 Khosla will need to sell his 49ers equity if the Seahawks deal closes. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 11 July 2026 In winter, this is often where travelers turn back, as Highway 20 typically closes due to snow. — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 But by next summer, their services at that location are expected to end when the YMCA closes its doors. — Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 If the same decisions keep coming back across meetings, or if reservations surface in emails after the room closes, the team is failing at the front end. — Janet M Harvey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 At the end of the short film, a present-day Chad closes his computer and walks off-screen. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 The shops on Main Street USA stay open 30 to 60 minutes after the park closes. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 July 2026 Either way, his Lakers story closes without a Hollywood ending. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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Most expect United to enter the market for another central midfielder before the summer transfer window closes. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The brand will continue to be stocked at the store once the pop-up closes later this summer. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 As May’s final day of oil trading closes, the price of crude posted its biggest one-month decline in six years, delivering some relief to consumers at the pump and some optimism to investors hoping for an end to sky-high energy prices. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 May 2026 Long's $509 price target on Motorola offers upside of about 25%, while his $523 forecast on Axon implies that shares could rise roughly 34% from their Wednesday closes. — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 May 2026 If the southwest Oklahoma City high school closes, its 100 students will have to return to their home districts or find another educational option for the next academic year. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 12 May 2026 In addition, if Paramount Skydance’s megadeal to buy WBD closes, Zaslav is poised to walk away with a payout of more than half a billion dollars. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 Our 2022 study found that when a rural hospital closes, hospitals nearby see a measurable spike in inpatient admissions and emergency room visits that can cause significant financial strain. — Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026 Here are seven moves worth making before the warm weather window closes. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026

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Fear, like ignorance, shuts our eyes to and paralyzes our trust in God’s omnipotence, omniscience, and unfailing love for His children, whereas the understanding of God’s ever-present goodness removes the fear that generates suffering.

— André Kisonga, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
And on Sunday, LeBlanc and some 70 friends will meet up one last time at Aqueduct for the final day of live racing before the track shuts its doors for good.

— Henry Kornaros, Curbed, 26 June 2026

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The funeral, which ends Thursday, was supposed to be a period of lower tensions.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Kentucky’s Senate succession law, which Republican legislators have twice changed during Beshear’s tenure, does not give the governor a role in picking a temporary successor should McConnell’s seat become vacant before his term ends.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

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Burns previously rejected suggestions that the ethics investigation was politically motivated, noting that Anderson, a Republican, had already lost his primary election and will not return to the council after his term expires.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
The Constitutional Court ruled that Tokayev can run again when his term expires in 2029 because his current tenure does not count under amendments to the constitution that were approved in a nationwide vote in March and came into force this month.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

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From the Azteca Stadium to playing Port Vale, returning to Shamrock Rovers, or a fresh start in Paraguay, The Athletic looks at what comes next for some of the tournament’s standout names.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
McDevitt’s selection spot in the draft comes with an approximate pick value of $670,900; Durnin’s spot in the draft has a pick value of $638,800.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Definition of comes

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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.

— Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

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Scammers often create sites that appear close to the real thing but include extra words, odd spelling or strange endings.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Concluding the elite races were the amateur groups, which featured dramatic endings on both the men’s and women’s sides.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 4 July 2026

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