CLOSES (OFF) Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

closes (off)

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present tense third-person singular of close (off)

as in guards

to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point museum officials closed off the west wing after the fire

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Dolphins interior linemen like center Aaron Brewer and guards Kadyn Proctor and Jonah Savaiinaea could get matchups against seven-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
But neither Knox nor guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, who both signed an Exhibit 10 with the Magic earlier this month, are eligible to sign a two-way contract.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

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