CLOSING Synonyms: 239 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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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

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verb

present participle of close

as in shutting

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening be sure to close the gate when you leave

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as in closing (down)

to stop the operations of the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve

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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

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as in stopping

to come to an end the services closed with a short prayer

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as in approaching

to come near or nearer the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field

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Recent Examples of closing

Noun

To get the work done, expect continued lane closings and traffic shifts during off-peak and overnight hours. —

Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 For now there is no set closing date. —

Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 June 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

Clairvoyant’s expansion wound up closing two years later. —

Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026 Lululemon and DocuSign are out with their quarters after Thursday's closing bell. —

Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for closing

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Popularized by a beer commercial during the 1986 World Cup, it’s used to rally on teams with its repetitive (albeit nonsensical) syllables as well as its upbeat ending.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Prince also excelled at crafting perfect song endings, and this is undoubtedly one of his best.

— Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026