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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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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
Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Choreographer Madeline Hollander closes her red notebook and instructs the dancers to start from the beginning.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Asian markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street with the major averages notching fresh record closes overnight.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The fiber closes the loop on both post-industrial and post-consumer waste.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The decision closes a major chapter in the agency’s long-running effort to understand how the Red Planet lost much of its atmosphere.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Registration for both drawings closes Friday.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Airlines are always making changes up until the boarding door closes, like adding off-duty crew members who need to be repositioned and allowing standby passengers to board planes that aren’t sold out.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
If a deal closes the gap on cash, take it.
—Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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
All lottery entrants have an equal chance of selection, with results announced shortly after registration closes.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
With the City Council’s approval, city staff now has 45 days to conduct due diligence on the land before the sale closes.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Choreographer Madeline Hollander closes her red notebook and instructs the dancers to start from the beginning.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Asian markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street with the major averages notching fresh record closes overnight.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The fiber closes the loop on both post-industrial and post-consumer waste.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The decision closes a major chapter in the agency’s long-running effort to understand how the Red Planet lost much of its atmosphere.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Registration for both drawings closes Friday.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Airlines are always making changes up until the boarding door closes, like adding off-duty crew members who need to be repositioned and allowing standby passengers to board planes that aren’t sold out.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
If a deal closes the gap on cash, take it.
—Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
Risk systems that were designed around market closes and business-day workflows will need to function in a market where exposure changes continuously.
—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
All lottery entrants have an equal chance of selection, with results announced shortly after registration closes.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 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.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Some days, Gonce shuts herself in the bathroom, slides to the floor and sobs.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Voting for the mall ends June 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Fans who fear Major League Baseball is headed toward a work stoppage because the collective-bargaining agreement ends later this year could not have liked the events of the past week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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State law requires a special election the following November to elect a successor to complete the rest of Klobuchar’s current six-year term, which expires in 2030.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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With club captain Dani Carvajal leaving as his contract expires, Madrid will lose their captain for the sixth season in a row — following the exits of Ramos (2021), Marcelo (2022), Karim Benzema (2023) Nacho (2024, when Toni Kroos left, too) and Luka Modric (2025, when Lucas Vazquez also departed).—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Imagine courtyards and terraces lit by hundreds of candles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One of the island’s most recognizable landmarks for GOT fans is the Benedictine Monastery, a centuries-old complex surrounded by gardens and shaded courtyards.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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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
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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So no, Deborah was never going to die, and there were never any alternate endings beyond what wound up on screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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After certification work concludes, Airbus will retrofit the aircraft to Qantas’ final commercial specifications ahead of delivery preparations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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The trailer concludes with Reinsve entering the space as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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