CLOSING (DOWN) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

closing (down)

verb

Definition of closing (down)

present participle of close (down)

as in shutting

to stop the operations of the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s

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Let the water flush through for a 30 to 45 seconds before shutting valves and reclosing lines.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
After shutting Harvey down with right triceps inflammation in April and watching his rehab process stall, the Cubs had been concerned that his season might be over.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of shutting

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New York — SpaceX reports its first-ever quarterly earnings as a public company after the closing bell Tuesday, giving investors a detailed look at Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI company after a rocky start to trading.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Months before closing the accounts, Capital One agreed to pay a $390,000,000 penalty to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for failing to implement and maintain an effective anti-money laundering program.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

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The national team did not take home the trophy, but closing out the tournament ahead of dozens of countries is certainly commendable, and football fans throughout the United Kingdom were swept up in both the excitement and eventual heartbreak.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Triple-double with meaning LeBron left no doubt about his championship impact in closing out that first title in 2012 against the Thunder, finishing that series-winning Game 5 victory with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

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