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as in ends
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
the team closed out the season with major losses
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as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise
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as in shuts
to stop the operations of
failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice
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Recent Examples of closes out
Country and rock artist Koe Wetzel closes out the top 10 on the iTunes Top Albums tally with The Night Champion, which is new in tenth place.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The contemporary dance troupe closes out a 20-year run with its final three hometown shows, including works by choreographers Fernando Magadan, Cayetano Soto, Joan Rodriguez, Richard Siegal and Trey McIntyre.
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Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
The evening closes out with a spirited and twerk-forward performance from Zara Larsson.
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Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Towns closes out intelligently, taking away the 3-pointer and having faith that the defenders behind him will react appropriately.
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Fred Katz,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Saturday will feature Keith Urban and Shaboozey, and Sunday closes out with country stars Luke Combs and Megan Moroney.
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Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Rojeck closes out Wealth -Strategies to Grow and Protect What Matters with a chapter titled Tying it All Together.
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Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Texas closes out the regular season with a trip Wednesday to Arkansas and a home game Saturday against Oklahoma.
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Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
Their free skate closes out the team event on Sunday, just two days before their first day of individual competition.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
The contemporary dance troupe closes out a 20-year run with its final three hometown shows, including works by choreographers Fernando Magadan, Cayetano Soto, Joan Rodriguez, Richard Siegal and Trey McIntyre.
—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
The evening closes out with a spirited and twerk-forward performance from Zara Larsson.
—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Towns closes out intelligently, taking away the 3-pointer and having faith that the defenders behind him will react appropriately.
—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Saturday will feature Keith Urban and Shaboozey, and Sunday closes out with country stars Luke Combs and Megan Moroney.
—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Rojeck closes out Wealth -Strategies to Grow and Protect What Matters with a chapter titled Tying it All Together.
—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Texas closes out the regular season with a trip Wednesday to Arkansas and a home game Saturday against Oklahoma.
—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
Their free skate closes out the team event on Sunday, just two days before their first day of individual competition.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes out
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This pet bed deal is available until Prime Day ends on Friday, June 26.
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Denver International Airport’s A Line ends directly behind the hotel, after a roughly (okay, exactly) 37-minute airport transfer.
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The exclusive, small club of presidents excludes only one.
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The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
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Related Stories Speaking with Variety on Zoom from her apartment in New York City, Moafi shuts it down without hesitation.
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Some days, Gonce shuts herself in the bathroom, slides to the floor and sobs.
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The chapter concludes with the Ipnotica rings and earrings, whose rounded, asymmetrical forms are set with white and brown diamonds to create a sculptural bas-relief effect.
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The celebration concludes with the city’s annual fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds.
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The suspect in that case, Leonard Holman, was charged under Blair’s Law, which bans celebratory gunfire in Missouri.
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In 2024, California rolled out legislation that bans the use of PFAS in a range of products, including textiles, juvenile products and food.
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More legal matters for Gateway The decision closes another legal door for Gateway Church following the resignation of Pastor Morris two years ago this month.
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In the film’s ferocious climax, Jim is shot but escapes with Selena and Hannah, and the story closes (28 days later) back in the countryside as a jet flies over and augurs their rescue.
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Sweden finishes group play Thursday night against Japan at Dallas Stadium, and Netherlands meets Tunisia that night in Kansas City.
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Koville Natural Decorative Marble Tray And because interior design will never entirely forego marble, Stephan also recommends leaving some of it behind to mix-and-match with other textures, styles, and finishes.
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch in September strategically freezes out competing Android smartphones.
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“Closes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20out. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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