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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
With 14 races scheduled starting on Friday, Oct 31, the event closes out the year in horse racing in North America.
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
His chances at landing the full-time job will likely hinge on how 2-3 Arkansas closes out the season.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
San Diego State, eager to build on the momentum from its victory over Cal, closes out its nonconference schedule against a Northern Illinois program with a reputation for being relentless.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
As HaRUNbee closes out its 10th year, Thompson is one of many organizers fighting to ensure the city's infant mortality rate continues to decline.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
His chances at landing the full-time job will likely hinge on how 2-3 Arkansas closes out the season.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
San Diego State, eager to build on the momentum from its victory over Cal, closes out its nonconference schedule against a Northern Illinois program with a reputation for being relentless.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
As HaRUNbee closes out its 10th year, Thompson is one of many organizers fighting to ensure the city's infant mortality rate continues to decline.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes out
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But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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From arts and history to beaches and boardwalks, these four coastal towns are worth a visit after the busy season ends.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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That excludes the outlier years of 2021 and 2022.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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The report also excludes suicides, though Alexander said the organization is continuing discussions about how to recognize and honor those officers.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Yam Yam shuts him down with ease because smack talk is simply not one of Michael’s strengths.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS NO ENTRY ZONE – Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Per the civil suit, the first group would automatically receive payments within 90 days, while the second group will need to complete a form once the initial payout period concludes.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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The language in the final version also echoed Texas House Bill 4211, which bans residential property developments like EPIC City, a large community proposed by an Islamic group near Dallas.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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The recent decision of the governor to sign the bill that bans anonymous child welfare complaints is a huge mistake.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
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And for those with chronic conditions, every year that passes without a cure closes the aperture on what quality of life is eventually possible.—
Becky Quick,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Black Apple closes Springdale taproom SPRINGDALE -- Black Apple Hard Cider has closed its taproom on East Emma Street, a company founder confirmed Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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And to me, that’s very alien to imagine that the Universe could be not following some laws, that there isn’t some set of rules out there that determines what really happens?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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None of this rules out an agreement on Chinese investments in the US as part of a broader trade deal.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Closes out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20out. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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