CLOSING OUT Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

closing out

verb

present participle of close out

as in ending

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point the team closed out the season with major losses

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as in excluding

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise

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as in closing (down)

to stop the operations of failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice

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Recent Examples of closing out 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 In 2025, Shi and Tsui Hark received a joint Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards, closing out a partnership that had shaped the city’s cinema for more than four decades. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026 Loggia died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease in 2015, closing out a career that lasted six decades. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 Lightrocket | Getty Images A day after closing out a blockbuster three months on Wall Street, high-flying chip stocks suffered steep declines to open the third quarter. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 July 2026 As the clogged pipe grows louder, the camera begins uncomfortably zooming in on Rudd’s face until the pipe explodes in Ted's, closing out the episode. — Kirsten Acuna, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The Twins believe the back end of a bullpen featuring Banda, Andrew Morris and Yoendrys Gómez, all of whom pitched a scoreless inning Wednesday, is plenty capable of closing out winnable games. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Both seniors are extremely busy, closing out their high school careers. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026

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Verb

Gabby Williams and Tiffany Hayes scored 15 points apiece in the first of back-to-back matchups between the teams at Chase Center, where a raucous sellout crowd cheered Golden State ending a two-game skid that followed a nine-game winning streak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
That could prove to be true after all thanks to the improbable return of Owens, who shocked the world by coming back just a year and a half after what appeared to be career-ending neck surgery.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Verb

If they were imported at the CM1e’s Chinese market price of $39,000, tariffs would drive the cost up to nearly $89,000, excluding the cost of Waymo’s autonomous driving hardware that likely exceeds $10,000.

— Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The labor force participation rate, which influences the unemployment, is something to watch after reaching a 50-year low in June (excluding the Covid pandemic era).

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of excluding

Verb

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

Verb

August 1968 was quite the whirlwind month for the blond, blue-eyed Peaker, who was finishing up on 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of Hello, Dolly!

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
After a back nine defined by exceptional routing that utilizes prevailing wind patterns effectively, Torre closes with a memorable par-4 finishing hole that demands one final decision.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of finishing

Verb

But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Frank added that individual nations could, for example, take action against constellations of orbiting mirrors by banning them from beaming light onto their territory at a threat of hefty fines.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of banning

Verb

Labor and delivery units are closing across the country at an average of more than two per month, while the United States holds the grim distinction of the highest maternal mortality rate among all high-income nations.

— Mara Evans, STAT, 27 July 2026
Silver Creek is closing despite being the only organic grocery serving an affluent area of the city.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of closing

Verb

Taking it with you prevents it from winding up in the ocean, or in the mouths of wildlife.

— Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of winding up

Verb

Orlando put a stop to a two-game losing streak in shutting out Chicago for the second time this season.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
And the Cup created new stars, like 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained millions of Instagram followers after shutting out Spain.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026