as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
after the closure of the region's last copper mine, the population simply withered away
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Recent Examples of closure
The conditions have contributed to wider disruption across the city, including school closures, train cancellations and other transport delays.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Ask Volcano House staff for the most up-to-date info on any closures and open trails, as things change depending on volcanic activity.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Look for a tote that’s loaded with pockets and features a zippered closure, like this foldable design from Bagsmart.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The Morrison Advisory Board will continue meeting through the closure to help guide programming and the handoff.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Ask Volcano House staff for the most up-to-date info on any closures and open trails, as things change depending on volcanic activity.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Look for a tote that’s loaded with pockets and features a zippered closure, like this foldable design from Bagsmart.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The Morrison Advisory Board will continue meeting through the closure to help guide programming and the handoff.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
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Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Pugh-Banks secured three individual gold medals, claiming gold in the all-around final and on the vault and floor exercise, the latter ending in a tie.
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Other than Bonnie having a new bestie and Buzz and Jessie getting married, the status quo is essentially unchanged, in contrast to the way the last two installments shook things up in a massive way with their endings.
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.
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The ceasefire in the MOU extends to a halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, requiring Israel to withdraw from Lebanon under a final deal that Trump hopes to reach within 60 days.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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England won five corners in the additional 6 minutes at the end.
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As the episode begins to draw to a close, Paula starts to get her groove back.
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Wednesday’s announcement appeared to draw to a close a sweeping manhunt that stretched days.
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By the time the season reaches its conclusion, Lestat is still larger than life.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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Horse carriage drivers end temporary pause TWU Local 100, the union representing carriage drivers, called for the temporary shutdown after the collision last Wednesday.
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During a government shutdown last year, courts blocked the administration from cutting off benefits.
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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