Synonyms of closing

closing 1 of 3

noun

ˈklō-ziŋ 

as in ending

the last part of a process or action

a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• close
• finale
• culmination
• finish
• consummation
• grand finale
• homestretch
• endgame
• climax
• windup
• finis
• wrap-up
• capper
• top
• mop-up
• pinnacle
• apex
• peak
• high-water mark
• summit
• crescendo
• zenith
• aftermath
• coda
• epilogue
• meridian
• crown
• capstone
• tip-top
• postscript
• acme
• copestone
• tail end
• coup de grâce
• anticlimax
• tag end
• shank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opening
• beginning
• start
• dawn
• baseline
• day one
• introduction
• preface
• overture
• prelude
• nascence
• nascency
• prologue
• preamble
• foreword

closing

2 of 3

adjective

as in final

following all others of the same kind in order or time

the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• final
• last
• latest
• concluding
• latter
• terminating
• lowest
• penultimate
• terminal
• ultimate
• lag
• following
• eventual
• ensuing
• rearmost
• succeeding
• farthest
• consequent
• crowning
• bottommost
• hindmost
• decisive
• furthest
• conclusive
• remotest
• lowermost
• outermost
• definitive
• farthermost
• furthermost
• extreme
• nethermost
• utmost
• endmost
• outmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• first
• opening
• initial
• beginning
• original
• starting
• earliest
• primary
• pioneer
• maiden
• foremost
• inaugural
• leadoff
• headmost
• eminent
• superior
• premier

closing

3 of 3

verb

present participle of close

1

as in shutting

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening

be sure to close the gate when you leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shutting
• locking
• sealing
• slamming
• latching
• making
• steeking
• fastening
• barring
• securing
• bolting
• chaining
• plugging
• battening (down)
• clapping
• stoppering
• banging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opening
• unlocking
• unfastening
• unsealing
• unlatching
• unbolting
• unchaining
• unbarring

2

as in closing (down)

to stop the operations of

the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shutting
• closing (down)
• closing out
• extinguishing
• phasing out
• suppressing
• failing
• folding
• silencing
• turning off
• quelling
• gagging
• muzzling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• starting
• opening
• building
• expanding

3

as in finishing

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• finishing
• concluding
• completing
• terminating
• closing out
• winding up
• rounding (off or out)
• wrapping up
• putting paid to
• climaxing
• ringing down the curtain (on)
• crowning
• consummating
• suspending
• perfecting
• halting
• stopping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• opening
• starting
• commencing
• inaugurating

4

as in stopping

to come to an end

the services closed with a short prayer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• stopping
• expiring
• concluding
• halting
• ceasing
• finishing
• passing
• terminating
• going
• dying
• discontinuing
• elapsing
• lapsing
• determining
• stalling
• breaking off
• quitting
• leaving off
• winking (out)
• winding up
• breaking up
• letting up
• dead-ending
• biting the dust
• pausing
• suspending
• refraining (from)
• laying off (of)
• staying
• packing (up or in)
• cutting out
• knocking off
• giving over
• breaking down
• desisting (from)
• winding down
• petering (out)
• abating
• conking (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• persisting
• hanging on
• extending
• prolonging
• drawing out
• protracting

5

as in approaching

to come near or nearer

the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approaching
• coming
• nearing
• closing in
• coming up
• reaching
• drawing on
• arriving
• hitting
• nighing
• attaining
• landing
• bellying up
• gaining
• making
• touching
• turning up
• adjoining
• showing up
• creeping up
• bordering
• waltzing (up)
• verging
• sneaking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdrawing
• retiring
• retreating
• receding
• backing (up or away)
• leaving
• removing
• exiting
• going
• departing
• quitting
• running away
• taking off
• pulling out
• walking out
• shoving (off)
• clearing out
• lighting out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closing

Noun

Classes may start this month in schools all across the country, but at Queen of Martyrs, people are mourning the closing of the school. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Today’s message isn’t the first time Lloyd Webber has expressed his disappointment about the early closing. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

Adjective

During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026

This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection. — Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

Verb

The city’s vote last week in favor of the plan that would include closing Stonegate is not final, city spokesperson Meg Ralph said. — Taylor O'Connor 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Palantir Technologies — Shares rose 2% ahead of the data analytics and artificial intelligence software company's earnings report, expected after the closing bell. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026