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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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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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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2
as in closing (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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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
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4
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
Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Some 600 Para athletes will compete in 79 medal events across six sports — including Para Alpine skiing, sled hockey and wheelchair curling — before the closing ceremony in Cortina on March 15.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
List of GameStop stores closing While GameStop has not issued an official list of closures, the GameStop website lists hundreds of locations as closed.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The stadium, officially known as the Stadio Olimpico del Ghiaccio, was built as an outdoor venue 70 years ago and was used to host figure skating and ice hockey games as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Some 600 Para athletes will compete in 79 medal events across six sports — including Para Alpine skiing, sled hockey and wheelchair curling — before the closing ceremony in Cortina on March 15.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Amazon is closing its physical grocery and convenience stores across the nation.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
List of GameStop stores closing While GameStop has not issued an official list of closures, the GameStop website lists hundreds of locations as closed.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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The epic snowy battle scene's twist ending probably had Twi-Hards threatening to run Bill Condon out of business, but everything worked out in the end.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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The ending left an opening for more episodes.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The show created by Levy and his son Dan about a wealthy family forced to live in a tiny town would dominate the Emmys in its sixth and final season.—
ANDREW DALTON,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So over the past year and a bit, China had put very punitive tariffs on Canadian agricultural products and fish and seafood, shutting Canadians out from one of their primary markets, if not for some of them, their primary market.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Should your home lose power, weather and safety experts recommend shutting blinds and curtains, closing off rooms and blocking the cracks under doors with towels to retain heat.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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After finishing 26–8 in 2025, the program will move up to Class 6A and compete in District 5-6A with other state volleyball powers, including Hebron and Flower Mound.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Beginning in Anchorage and finishing in Nome, competitors race through blizzards, sub-zero temperatures and gale force winds in a racing event that crosses through a rugged landscape of tundra and spruce forests, over hills and mountain passes, across rivers and even over sea ice.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the day wears on, the interview subjects recall their WhatsApp groups lighting up, until more people from the surrounding buildings add to the sea of residents stopping the van from taking off.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Teams will fill the rocket’s tank with more than 700,000 gallons of super-cold fuel, stopping a half-minute short of when the engines would light.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Security footage of the incident showed Richardson approaching Coleman from out of the frame and appears to grab his backpack from behind.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Banfield's at-times tense testimony comes after his attorney scrutinized the county's investigation into the defendant, arguing that officials, almost since the beginning, forced a theory that the husband had catfished and killed his wife, and ignored evidence that undermined that conclusion.—
OLIVIA DIAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after the conclusion of the Uplift tour, Slovak, who had struggled with addiction, died of a heroin overdose on June 25, 1988.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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The long relationship between Bill Gates and Epstein is well documented, but new questions emerged about their dealings when more than 3 million pages of files related to the Epstein investigation were released by the Department of Justice last Friday.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cooper has dominated fundraising since jumping into the race last year.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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