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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
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
In a separate statement, G-III said that after the transaction closes, G-III and WHP Global will form a 50/50 joint venture that will retain ownership of Marc Jacobs’s intellectual property.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Millennium Station elevator closes for renovations The elevator that allows access to Millennium Station for people with disabilities will be closed starting May 18 while it is being replaced.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
These efforts are labor-intensive and largely driven by the community itself, and must be repeated every few days as the fast-growing plant quickly closes the routes again.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The design set is about to descend on Manhattan for NYCxDesign, which kicks off Thursday and closes May 20.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The Tennessee Department of Education will release preliminary state testing results on May 20, the day before MSCS closes for summer break.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 11 May 2026
Its shareholders would own 60% of the stock if a deal closes.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 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 week closes with a downtown parade and a finale concert focused on music, storytelling, fashion, and Black culture.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
In a separate statement, G-III said that after the transaction closes, G-III and WHP Global will form a 50/50 joint venture that will retain ownership of Marc Jacobs’s intellectual property.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Millennium Station elevator closes for renovations The elevator that allows access to Millennium Station for people with disabilities will be closed starting May 18 while it is being replaced.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
These efforts are labor-intensive and largely driven by the community itself, and must be repeated every few days as the fast-growing plant quickly closes the routes again.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The design set is about to descend on Manhattan for NYCxDesign, which kicks off Thursday and closes May 20.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The Tennessee Department of Education will release preliminary state testing results on May 20, the day before MSCS closes for summer break.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 11 May 2026
Its shareholders would own 60% of the stock if a deal closes.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 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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But Polis, whose final term ends early next year, will also leave office having checked off some issues that have lingered for years.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Co-owner Danielle Dore said the move ends 52 years of renting and will bring more seating, a dog-friendly patio and the same all-day breakfast focus.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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At SeaWorld San Antonio, kids under the age of five can enjoy free, unlimited admission to SeaWorld until January 2027, plus unlimited visits to Aquatica for only $39—just be sure to register before the offer expires on May 30.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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The truce, which exists in the absence of a more formal trade deal, expires in November.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Verb
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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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In addition, the library’s courtyards have been enhanced, with a ceremony celebrating their public reopening set for May 21.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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One-bedroom suites start at 860 square feet and include separate living areas and oversized bathrooms, while villas offer full kitchens and private courtyards with plunge pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In sports, especially, where career timelines are often compressed, the difference between abrupt endings and seamless transitions usually comes down to this kind of enterprise mindset.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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This planet strips away illusions, forcing transformation through endings, intensity and uncomfortable truths.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
Verb
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As the 2025-26 sports year concludes, fans hope stability has arrived — for real, this time — in the form of coach Kyle Whittingham.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The 2026 Cannes Film Festival kicked off on Tuesday and concludes on May 23.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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