1
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
Two nights later, WWE will follow up with Raw, before closing out the month with the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After closing out the year in Finland with boyfriend Scooter Braun, Sydney Sweeney is back in Hollywood for her first red carpet of 2026—and bringing major bombshell glamour, of course.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
What Meyer is really known for is his weekly sermon, delivered with a megaphone, getting the crowd pumped up and closing out with a final score prediction.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Clemson will face off against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday before closing out the 2025 season with matchups against Louisville, Furman and South Carolina.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The cuts -- which break down as layoffs for 1,000 people and closing out 800 open roles -- will impact managers at about 3 times the rate of other employees.
—Soo Youn, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Bella was a bombshell in blonde, closing out the show with white angel wings to match the ones Gigi wore earlier in the show.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
With Paris fashion week ending tomorrow, celebrities have been closing out fashion’s spring/summer 2026 season with a bang.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Four Rockies relievers blanked the Angels for four innings, with Victor Vodnik closing out the game by striking out pinch-hitter Luis Rengifo with a runner on first to notch his ninth save.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After closing out the year in Finland with boyfriend Scooter Braun, Sydney Sweeney is back in Hollywood for her first red carpet of 2026—and bringing major bombshell glamour, of course.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
What Meyer is really known for is his weekly sermon, delivered with a megaphone, getting the crowd pumped up and closing out with a final score prediction.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Clemson will face off against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday before closing out the 2025 season with matchups against Louisville, Furman and South Carolina.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The cuts -- which break down as layoffs for 1,000 people and closing out 800 open roles -- will impact managers at about 3 times the rate of other employees.
—Soo Youn, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Bella was a bombshell in blonde, closing out the show with white angel wings to match the ones Gigi wore earlier in the show.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
With Paris fashion week ending tomorrow, celebrities have been closing out fashion’s spring/summer 2026 season with a bang.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Four Rockies relievers blanked the Angels for four innings, with Victor Vodnik closing out the game by striking out pinch-hitter Luis Rengifo with a runner on first to notch his ninth save.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing out
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the deadline approaching, a stake sale may be considered in the fiscal year ending March 2027.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Their position ignored the Ukrainian perspective on the issue, thus excluding Ukrainians as the affected party from understanding and communicating current and historical narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Razorback Foundation has 10 donor levels -- excluding an entry-level amount for young alumni -- ranging from the Razorback level at $50-$99 per year to the Broyles-Matthews Diamond level at $40,000 or more per year.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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In theory, teams down to Galatasaray and Qarabag, in 17th and 18th on 10 points, have a chance of finishing in the top eight.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Suber played the Farmers for the first time last year, finishing tied for 56th.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors — a ruling with repercussions across the country.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Congress made history at the end of last year by shutting the government down for the longest period in history, at 43 days.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Jan. 2026
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That's because most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains will remain open on New Year's Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, while some will be shutting their doors on New Year's Day.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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Newsom is winding up eight years as governor with a mixed record at best.—
Tom Philp,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The water is naturally filtered in the wetlands before winding up back in the reservoirs.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Boston Globe reports that the institution had previously tried to shrink its budget by paring back its hours and exhibition schedule, closing an entrance, and raising $40 million in cash reserves.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Jan. 2026
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Peet’s Coffee is closing at least two Southern California locations by month’s end as part of a broader store realignment affecting 27 of 283 locations nationwide.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, eclipses in March and August — concluding a series that began in 2024 between you and Pisces — bring a long personal storyline to completion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once the Olympics get underway, events will run through February 22, with the Closing Ceremony concluding the Milano Cortina Games and handing off the torch to France, host nation of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Closing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20out. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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