Synonyms of closes

closes 1 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of close

1

as in shuts

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening

be sure to close the gate when you leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shuts
• locks
• slams
• seals
• fastens
• latches
• makes
• secures
• steeks
• chains
• bars
• plugs
• bolts
• claps
• battens (down)
• bangs
• stoppers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opens
• unlocks
• unfastens
• unlatches
• unseals
• unchains
• unbolts
• unbars

2

as in closes (down)

to stop the operations of

the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shuts
• closes (down)
• extinguishes
• closes out
• fails
• suppresses
• quells
• silences
• folds
• phases out
• turns off
• muzzles
• gags

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opens
• starts
• builds
• expands

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ends
• concludes
• finishes
• completes
• terminates
• rounds (off or out)
• winds up
• wraps up
• closes out
• rings down the curtain (on)
• puts paid to
• suspends
• climaxes
• consummates
• perfects
• crowns
• halts
• stops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• begins
• opens
• starts
• commences
• inaugurates

4

as in expires

to come to an end

the services closed with a short prayer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ends
• expires
• stops
• concludes
• ceases
• halts
• terminates
• passes
• goes
• finishes
• dies
• determines
• elapses
• discontinues
• quits
• lapses
• breaks off
• stalls
• winds up
• leaves off
• winks (out)
• breaks up
• lets up
• suspends
• dead-ends
• stays
• bites the dust
• pauses
• refrains (from)
• packs (up or in)
• breaks down
• cuts out
• desists (from)
• lays off (of)
• abates
• gives over
• knocks off
• winds down
• conks (out)
• peters (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• persists
• extends
• hangs on
• prolongs
• draws out
• protracts

5

as in comes

to come near or nearer

the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comes
• approaches
• nears
• arrives
• closes in
• reaches
• draws on
• comes up
• attains
• lands
• hits
• nighs
• bellies up
• makes
• turns up
• adjoins
• gains
• shows up
• borders
• touches
• creeps up
• sneaks up
• waltzes (up)
• verges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdraws
• retires
• recedes
• retreats
• backs (up or away)
• goes
• leaves
• removes
• departs
• exits
• quits
• runs away
• pulls out
• takes off
• walks out
• shoves (off)
• lights out
• clears out

closes

2 of 3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courtyards
• enclosures
• patios
• yards
• quadrangles
• courts
• quads
• peristyles
• plazas
• atria
• squares
• decks
• terraces
• gallerias
• places
• parvises
• curtilages
• forecourts

closes

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of close

1

as in halts

the stopping of a process or activity

at the close of the evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halts
• ends
• endings
• cessations
• closures
• stops
• ceases
• stays
• conclusions
• finishes
• shutdowns
• offsets
• expirations
• terminations
• stoppages
• discontinuances
• arrests
• shutoffs
• cutoffs
• lapses
• closedowns
• pauses
• checks
• discontinuations
• arrestments
• surceases
• suspensions
• breaks
• interruptions
• phaseouts
• mop-ups
• standstills
• layoffs
• moratoriums
• abeyances
• letups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• continuances
• extensions
• prolongations
• persistences

2

as in endings

the last part of a process or action

managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ends
• endings
• conclusions
• closings
• finishes
• finales
• culminations
• climaxes
• consummations
• grand finales
• finises
• endgames
• windups
• tops
• cappers
• mop-ups
• homestretches
• wrap-ups
• pinnacles
• crescendos
• high-water marks
• acmes
• peaks
• copestones
• apexes
• summits
• zeniths
• tip-tops
• crowns
• meridians
• capstones
• codas
• anticlimaxes
• aftermaths
• postscripts
• coups de grâce
• epilogues
• tail ends
• tag ends
• shanks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• starts
• openings
• beginnings
• dawns
• baselines
• day ones
• prefaces
• introductions
• nascencies
• overtures
• nascences
• preludes
• preambles
• forewords
• prologues

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closes

Verb

This bout ran on the early preliminary card, hours before the main card that closes the night. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

While a reserve left-back remains on the club’s shopping list before the window closes, James Justin has proved an able deputy over the past 12 months. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Set Yale’s Assure Lock 2 to auto-lock after a few minutes or as soon as the door closes. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Russell 2000 closes higher for fourth straight session The Russell 2000 on Friday closed out its fourth-consecutive session in the green, marking its longest positive streak since June. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,justina Lee,fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

The fourth, April 2 at Barclays, closes Brooklyn’s season-long seven-game homestand. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Later on Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Paramount has discussed creating an editorial board for CNN when the merger closes. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Still, individuals Variety spoke with at competing studios — especially in business affairs, the less glamorous but vital department that closes contracts — were aghast. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Ibrahim lights Shabbat candles on Fridays and closes his shop on Saturdays. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Noun

An early positive working relationship has been struck with Ross Wilson, the sporting director, and the pair usually speak multiple times every day, although their volume of conversations may decrease slightly once the transfer window closes. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

With three weeks to spare until the transfer window closes, there’s still plenty of time for Barcelona to get something over the line and bring Julian to Catalonia, however. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

After the window to submit claims closes, payments will be issued by September, according to the settlement website. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Both stocks posted record closes last week, before pulling back in recent sessions. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 22 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

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