closes (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of close (down)
as in shuts
to stop the operations of the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes (down)
  1. shuts
  2. closes
  3. closes out
Verb
  • When the suitors’ massacre begins, Melantho tries to escape, but Penelope shuts the hall’s door on her and presumably seals her fate.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026
  • Fear, like ignorance, shuts our eyes to and paralyzes our trust in God’s omnipotence, omniscience, and unfailing love for His children, whereas the understanding of God’s ever-present goodness removes the fear that generates suffering.
    — André Kisonga, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Definition of shuts
Verb
  • The only question is who will act before the window of asymmetric access closes.
    — Anmol Goel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • After this year’s application period closes, the Hialeah Housing Authority will use a third-party vendor to conduct a computerized lottery, randomly selecting 2,500 applicants to be placed on the waiting list.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of closes
Verb
  • These lines extend to the door panels, creating a encompassing space and the idea that closing the doors also closes out the sounds and stresses of the world outside.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The show closes out its five-season run stuck in a narrative rut.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of closes out
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“Closes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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