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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
Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Blue Origin had been targeting its moonbound lander mission for summer, but that could slip to later in the year depending on when the FAA closes the mishap investigation.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
If that window closes without agreement, an informal arbitration process commences — conducted under WGA auspices, conducted by phone, and conducted fast.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The current opportunity to own this car ends May 20, when the bidding closes at what’s expected to be north of $4 million.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
One chapter closes and another begins.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Mindfulness programming closes the loop.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Interstate 80 across southern Wyoming, including a high-elevation stretch between Cheyenne and Laramie that closes often, was open but webcams showed heavy snowfall.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Each episode closes the gap between inspiration and action, reminding audiences that remarkable brands are built by ordinary people who choose to keep going.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Over this 18-day period, the SMH closed higher in 17 out of 18 closes.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 27 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
All lottery entrants have an equal chance of selection, with results announced shortly after registration closes.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
After voting closes, the week’s winning piece is auctioned off, as an NFT, via the online marketplace SuperRare.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Davies has watched this happen in real time, seeing the price of the eventual winning song skyrocket the exact second a Spotify tracking window closes, and hours before official results are made public.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Three of those higher closes were only fractional.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The season opens and closes with one of the orchestra’s five artistic partners, conductor Gábor Takács Nagy, whose programs celebrate folk traditions from both Hungary and the United States.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Blue Origin had been targeting its moonbound lander mission for summer, but that could slip to later in the year depending on when the FAA closes the mishap investigation.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
If that window closes without agreement, an informal arbitration process commences — conducted under WGA auspices, conducted by phone, and conducted fast.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The current opportunity to own this car ends May 20, when the bidding closes at what’s expected to be north of $4 million.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
One chapter closes and another begins.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Mindfulness programming closes the loop.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Interstate 80 across southern Wyoming, including a high-elevation stretch between Cheyenne and Laramie that closes often, was open but webcams showed heavy snowfall.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Each episode closes the gap between inspiration and action, reminding audiences that remarkable brands are built by ordinary people who choose to keep going.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Noun
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
Over this 18-day period, the SMH closed higher in 17 out of 18 closes.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 27 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
All lottery entrants have an equal chance of selection, with results announced shortly after registration closes.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
After voting closes, the week’s winning piece is auctioned off, as an NFT, via the online marketplace SuperRare.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Davies has watched this happen in real time, seeing the price of the eventual winning song skyrocket the exact second a Spotify tracking window closes, and hours before official results are made public.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Three of those higher closes were only fractional.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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Another shuts a door on an old-timer in the middle of his menacing monologue about an apocalyptic storm.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plugging the metal end of the hose into the inlet engages the vacuum’s motor, turning the machine on; when the hose is unplugged, the system shuts itself off.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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What happens once the tour wraps, the season ends, the algorithm cools or the headlines wane?—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The Senate passed its own version of the larger health bill so both chambers will have to find compromise before session ends May 18.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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That expires in 2028, with the end of his term, and will add $91 billion to the deficit.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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When time expires, the highest bidder wins and checkout happens automatically.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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November 22 – December 21 A choice today quietly shapes what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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The endorsement comes as ballots have begun arriving in Californians’ mailboxes at a critical moment in the race to lead the nation’s second-largest city.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The film conveniently concludes in 1988, five years before Chandler’s abuse allegations came to light.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Powell, meanwhile, is set to step down as Fed chair when his term concludes on May 15, capping an eight-year tenure as the leader of the central bank.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Luke then successfully stops two blasts from the training remote while not being able to see.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Kathryn Stockett, who published her blockbuster novel The Help in 2009, is back with her first new book in 17 years—The Calamity Club—and she’s headed to Alabama on one of her first book tour stops.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Additional storm development is also possible across the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic as an upper-level system approaches from the west.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a courtroom showdown between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively approaches next month, lawyers for the former co-stars continued to hash out key pretrial issues Tuesday before a federal judge.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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West Orange finishes the season 20-13.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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