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
In response to the decision, the mayor said that, because of the law mandating the closure of Rikers, his administration has been prevented from making improvements to the jail complex.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
For a more luxurious, high-quality gift, this one is crafted from premium leather, has plenty of pockets (including one for his laptop), and a subtle magnetic closure.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
Getting there Before heading out, check the weather and for road closures.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Westport Coffeehouse opened in 1996 and had been a mainstay up until its closure in April.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
For a more luxurious, high-quality gift, this one is crafted from premium leather, has plenty of pockets (including one for his laptop), and a subtle magnetic closure.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2025
Getting there Before heading out, check the weather and for road closures.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Westport Coffeehouse opened in 1996 and had been a mainstay up until its closure in April.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
Noun
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Indeed, in recent weeks, the administration appears to have abandoned efforts to hash out a cessation of hostilities altogether and instead pivoted to a discussion of the terms of a final settlement.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
8 May 2025
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Putin wanted this mini cessation of fighting as cover for his big Victory Day celebration tomorrow in Moscow, honoring the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe (nothing ruins a party like a swarm of suicide drones).—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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However, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought Broadway to a halt, Koguchi found herself in a foreign country, unable to perform.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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People magazine similarly reported the relationship has come to a halt.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The doughnuts were mostly available for now in Kentucky and Indiana but were set to expand nationwide by the end of 2026.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Until the end of November, Guimaraes was averaging 3.9 fouls per 90.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
Noun
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With that in mind, give me Denver to keep Game 5 close.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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As of Monday’s market close, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index is down 3.39% since Trump’s inauguration.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Following the conclusion of her testimony on Friday, both Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, released statements on the trial via her attorney Douglas Wigdor.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2025
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There will also be updates about the conclusion of session of the Arkansas Legislature at the State Capitol.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Noun
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This week: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped out on the 2025 Met Gala for a very simple reason, Rihanna reveals her baby bump after the carpet shutdown, Zendaya and Anna Sawai wear almost identical looks and Hailey Bieber attends the event without Justin Bieber amid fan concern for the singer.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Nearly as many voiced the same opinion about the shutdown of the humanitarian parole program for Venezuelans, which had previously provided a legal pathway before being suspended.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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