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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Hundreds of masked anti-immigration demonstrators in black paramilitary gear blocked roads into the Port of Dover, halting traffic, stranding travelers and freight, and briefly shutting access to Britain’s busiest ferry hub.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
But opposing teams will be more focused on shutting him down at all costs, which should open up opportunities elsewhere.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of shutting

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The idea that money was at the heart of the accusations against Sandusky was brought up by the defense at trial, and McGettigan dismissed it during closing arguments.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
To avoid bites, the district recommends wearing mosquito repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants when possible and properly closing windows and doors.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of closing

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Attorneys will present final arguments Tuesday — closing out an unusually long preliminary — and Graf plans to announce his decision from the bench, state courts spokesperson Tania Mashburn said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
In 2024, her former team, Chicago, was closing out a win over her current team, Atlanta, when Reese needed one point to keep her double-double streak alive.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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