CLOSURE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

closure

noun

ˈklō-zhər

Definition of closure

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 Local reports indicate the facilities rely on water from an inland spring that is outside Caltrans' control, and the same rest area experienced a similar extended summer closure last year. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 State officials did not respond to inquiries about shellfish closures as of Sunday evening. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026 The shipments meant Adnoc was able to take greater advantage of surging oil prices earlier in the war, and helped alleviate the impact of the broader closure of the strait on global supplies. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 There is a road closure on I-70 from 11th Street/Exit 2 to I-670/I-70/Exit 2. — Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for closure

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Noun

Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

Before every project hits the factory floor, a computer analysis calculates every cut and sorts out unforeseen hitches that can bring traditional projects to a halt such as conflicts between plumbing lines and bearing walls, Glenn said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The pledge did not immediately satisfy hardline conservatives, who ground operations in the House to a halt last week.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of halt

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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of end

Noun

The event offered a diverse mix of finishes and decisions, providing plenty of action beyond the main event's abrupt conclusion.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Yet, just hours after the conclusion of the second day of the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets said goodbye to the LaMelo Ball era, sending him to Minnesota for Naz Reid even though the star guard loved it in the Carolinas.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026

Definition of conclusion

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The Russia sanctions measure is also competing for floor time with a must-pass defense policy bill and government spending bills that would prevent a shutdown.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
The government’s monthslong internet shutdown also strangled parts of the economy – especially those with foreign clients – that relied on the world wide web.

— Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of shutdown

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