CLOSINGS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

closings

noun

plural of closing

as in endings

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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Recent Examples of closings Bill 26-0192 gets rid of the requirement for the Board of Estimates’ approval of minor privileges, such as sidewalk and street closings or the approval of private signs extending into the public right of way. — Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 Johnson was trying to link school closings and consolidation to privatization, which is mostly a different issue in education. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 This was the most balanced month of restaurant openings and closings so far this year, with at least 15 new restaurants and 14 closures. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 School closings in the past have largely been opposed by community members. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026 CharlotteFive delivers the newest openings, closings, food finds and things to do straight to your inbox. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 De Hooch’s picture is a puzzle box—an ingenious construction of openings and closings, insides and outsides, revelation and concealment. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 But such closings are sure to face heavy community opposition. — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026 Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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Noun

By rejecting the myth of beginning again and the idea that endings are inherently meaningful, Luiselli highlights the fascination of the middle.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
The extremely popular series concluded with a whimper, as many viewed the final twist as one of the all-time worst television endings.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Definition of endings

Noun

The barrel auction, conducted by Sotheby’s alongside Napa Valley Vintners, led to similar conclusions.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
The federal government should not determine what faculty may research, what students may believe, what ideas may be debated in classrooms, or what conclusions scholars may reach.

— David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusions

Noun

This is an entirely true story, because Halle Berry is, in fact, a 9-year-old rescue cat, and because the lone billion-dollar franchise in the WNBA, an expansion club that tipped off in 2025, understands the means to its ends.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
But if shippers and insurers perceive that Egypt’s Mediterranean facilities are not only within Iranian range but also capable of being hit, that raises the prospect of the Red Sea being restricted at both ends.

— Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of ends

Noun

Success is measured in hours returned to employees, faster financial closes, improved accuracy and stronger operational performance.

— Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
After the window to submit claims closes, payments will be issued by September, according to the settlement website.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of closes

Noun

Lunar eclipses, on the other hand, tend to coincide with powerful culminations, emotional revelations and the release of something that’s reached its natural conclusion.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.

— Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025

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