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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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
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Voting closes at noon Friday, so don’t sleep on it.
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Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
In light of modern threat scenarios—particularly the widespread use of drones and loitering munitions—the Skyranger closes a critical capability gap for Western armed forces.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
If the deal closes near its asking price, the residence would set a new downtown record at roughly $11,236 per square foot, according to the project’s representatives.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
When the cave closes, its fabric will be reused or recycled.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
In comparison, Jonathan Aspirot closes quickly.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Visitors to San Jose will be in for an interesting — and perhaps confusing — experience Sunday thanks to the second edition this year of Viva CalleSJ, the program that closes about six miles of city streets to cars and trucks and lets cyclists, skaters, scooters and strollers roam free.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Risk systems that were designed around market closes and business-day workflows will need to function in a market where exposure changes continuously.
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Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Here are seven moves worth making before the warm weather window closes.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
14 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.
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Daniel R. George,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Eighteen months after the deal closes, that clause activates and costs you a fortune.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Voting closes at noon Friday, so don’t sleep on it.
—
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
In light of modern threat scenarios—particularly the widespread use of drones and loitering munitions—the Skyranger closes a critical capability gap for Western armed forces.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
If the deal closes near its asking price, the residence would set a new downtown record at roughly $11,236 per square foot, according to the project’s representatives.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
When the cave closes, its fabric will be reused or recycled.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
In comparison, Jonathan Aspirot closes quickly.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia.
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Visitors to San Jose will be in for an interesting — and perhaps confusing — experience Sunday thanks to the second edition this year of Viva CalleSJ, the program that closes about six miles of city streets to cars and trucks and lets cyclists, skaters, scooters and strollers roam free.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Noun
The insurance requirement carries no fee during that period, but the authority says charges may be imposed once the MoU’s established 60‑day toll-free window closes.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Risk systems that were designed around market closes and business-day workflows will need to function in a market where exposure changes continuously.
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Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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
Here are seven moves worth making before the warm weather window closes.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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Related Stories Speaking with Variety on Zoom from her apartment in New York City, Moafi shuts it down without hesitation.
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Some days, Gonce shuts herself in the bathroom, slides to the floor and sobs.
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The robot handles laundry, and the clip ends before the messier second attempt.
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Dallas Wings fans will be able to watch Azzi Fudd play basketball even after this WNBA season ends.
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While the school's charter expires June 30, BCSB CEO Edwin Avent said he's appealed the board's decision.
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In New York, that poses an even larger issue, as the hotel workers’ union contract expires June 30 for the first time in a decade.
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.
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Beneath its streets, beneath its markets and courtyards and temple squares, beneath even the foundations of the oldest houses, there turned a machine.
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Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
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Since prolonged production halts can cause permanent damage to oil wells, shutting them down is typically a last resort.
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In practice the printer ran for about 3 months (including setup and halts), whereas a traditional cast bridge might have taken 3–4 times longer.
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By then the alternate endings were a hot topic, and Rice pulled an outrageous stunt.
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Fans flock to the relatable messages and happy endings.
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The chapter concludes with the Ipnotica rings and earrings, whose rounded, asymmetrical forms are set with white and brown diamonds to create a sculptural bas-relief effect.
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The celebration concludes with the city’s annual fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds.
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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