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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
Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The only other item on the agenda was the advisory vote on executive compensation, with top WBD executives set to get nine-figure payouts when the deal closes.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
But during this second instance, the door closes and the movie cuts away.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Tutka Bay Lodge in Homer, Alaska, closes over a long stretch from October 1 to April 15.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The recent figures don’t represent a retreat for the sector; on the contrary, 2025 was a record year for climate fund closes.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
According to Stronach, the move closes the company's racing chapter in Maryland.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Some theater operators have also questioned whether the combined company could achieve its goal of releasing 30 films a year, particularly after the cost cuts that are expected after the merger closes.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Those neighborhoods will be in the spotlight for this Sunday’s Viva CalleSJ, the event that closes miles of roadway to motor vehicles and opens them up for cyclists, runners, skaters and strollers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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
The bottom line As Medicare Advantage open enrollment closes, seniors have a final opportunity to adjust their coverage for 2026, but that opportunity comes with limits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
As one Love Is Blind pod closes, another Age of Attraction gate opens.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Related Stories Of course, that number could climb, as there are usually a handful of surprises, last-minute launches and obscure entries (some of which self-submit) that appear just before the eligibility window closes.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The only other item on the agenda was the advisory vote on executive compensation, with top WBD executives set to get nine-figure payouts when the deal closes.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
But during this second instance, the door closes and the movie cuts away.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Tutka Bay Lodge in Homer, Alaska, closes over a long stretch from October 1 to April 15.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The recent figures don’t represent a retreat for the sector; on the contrary, 2025 was a record year for climate fund closes.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
According to Stronach, the move closes the company's racing chapter in Maryland.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Some theater operators have also questioned whether the combined company could achieve its goal of releasing 30 films a year, particularly after the cost cuts that are expected after the merger closes.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Those neighborhoods will be in the spotlight for this Sunday’s Viva CalleSJ, the event that closes miles of roadway to motor vehicles and opens them up for cyclists, runners, skaters and strollers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
The bottom line As Medicare Advantage open enrollment closes, seniors have a final opportunity to adjust their coverage for 2026, but that opportunity comes with limits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
As one Love Is Blind pod closes, another Age of Attraction gate opens.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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Louisa completely shuts her down, which is one of several reasons Louisa would not be fun to hang out with.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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The streamers usually go for buy-out deals when producing in the UK, which in effect shuts the door on compensation for shows that break out.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Internet access will only be restored after the war ends, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported earlier this week, quoting Elias Hazrati, the head of Iran’s Government Information Council.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the department, 410 foreign climbers have been issued permits to attempt to reach the Everest summit during the spring climbing season, which ends at the end of May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Over the past two weeks, Lucas and other city officials have referenced a desire to open the new stadium by Opening Day 2030, a timeline that Lucas has acknowledged as aggressive and would put the Royals in Crown Center before their lease expires at Kauffman Stadium in 2031.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The temporary ceasefire expires Sunday, April 26.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The incident comes as Mexico prepares to be a host country for this summer’s World Cup soccer extravaganza.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the accountability on Brunson comes into play.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Leo’s journey, which concludes on Thursday, has intertwined the theme of peace with concerns for the plight of the poor as well as refugees.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Once the larger transfer is sent, the account suddenly stops responding.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The grinder is operated with one touch and automatically stops when your grounds are ready to go.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Argentine forward Lucas Boye approaches the game in a similarly powerful fashion for Alaves.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Smith said the travel board work will increase as election day approaches on May 5.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Macky Sall, the former president of Senegal, is among those in line to replace Antonio Guterres, whose term finishes at the end of the year.—
Peter Martin,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Honor also had robots secure the second and third place finishes in the race.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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