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 Immediately after the legislation was signed, states began bracing for the substantial pullback of federal support, rural hospital closures, and implementation of burdensome paperwork requirements intended to drive down enrollment. — Diana Degette, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026 Unlike outright school closures during COVID-19, the Iran war’s impact on education is less visible. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 The Magic Happens parade debuted at Disneyland in February 2020 just a few weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of Disney’s Anaheim theme parks for more than a year. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026 Though he was never convicted of her killing, Duckett’s execution still brought some sense of closure to Weldon’s still-grieving family. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for closure

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Noun

Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.

— Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

And while the film's ending ultimately requires some logic-bending buy-in, the journey to get there is equal parts thrilling, fun, emotional, and ferocious.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Don't Let Resentment Outlive the Lesson Major Howell’s story has an unexpected ending, because his most potent insight came long after the working relationship had ended.

— Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

The abrupt termination of the main channels of connections and contact left the Chinese–North Korean relationship in a shambles as trade ground to a halt and economic ties were mostly cut off.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
The decision also puts 1,500 union workers on hiatus, as much of the construction grounds to a halt, Bally’s said.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

In a game that could’ve gone either way towards the end, the Indiana Fever pulled away with a 95-91 win against the Dream in overtime on Sunday.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Then, accessorize with a simple black thong sandal and woven handbag—two end-of-summer staples not to stow away just yet.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

The designation represents a disappointing conclusion to what had been an opportunity for Allard to work his way back toward the majors.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Endgame was the grand conclusion of Marvel’s initial saga, featuring Spider-Man alongside every other popular character in the company’s wheelhouse.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Attempts at redirecting water were not sufficient to maintain the cooling needs of the reactor, forcing a shutdown.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
The fuel crisis, which began gaining momentum in May and by July had spread to almost all regions of Russia, follows the shutdown of several refineries hit in drone attacks and a seasonal rise in demand.

— Reuters, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026

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