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 closure from state transportation officials highlights continued tensions between California’s Democratic leadership and the White House, especially in the wake of federal forces being deployed across the United States to cities like Los Angeles.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Lane closures are scheduled to begin Sunday night near the I-85 bridge over the South Fork Catawba River, just north of McAdenville in Gaston County, officials said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Find out what freeway closures to look out for.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
There is a road closure on West 136th Place between US-69 North and West 135th Street.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Lane closures are scheduled to begin Sunday night near the I-85 bridge over the South Fork Catawba River, just north of McAdenville in Gaston County, officials said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Find out what freeway closures to look out for.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
There is a road closure on West 136th Place between US-69 North and West 135th Street.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
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The plan is grounded in immediate cessation of hostilities, the exchange of hostages and prisoners, and a road map for the administrative and economic reconstruction of Gaza.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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That ending reminded me of our Super Bowl team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Poor Rosemary is tricked by those closest to her through what is quite literally a hellish pregnancy, culminating in an unforgettable ending and an enduring performance from a wide-eyed Farrow.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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That drought came to a halt Saturday when Thayer defensive back Jack Sullivan intercepted Governor’s quarterback Aiden Bly, preserving a 16-14 victory in enemy territory.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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But both companies have since put a halt to those plans.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Citing climate change concerns and the melting ice sheet, Greenland implemented a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in 2021—seemingly bringing all oil dreams to an end—but the government agreed that White Flame’s licenses were grandfathered and remained valid.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The crypto investment amounted to less than 1% of the total assets managed by the board which was more than $162 billion as of the end of 2024.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Maar, an artist and photographer herself, had been Picasso's partner and muse for about seven years, and the relationship was coming to a painful close.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The device can be used in bright sunlight, but also sports a dual-tone front lights so folks don't need to seek out strong ambient lighting when the day comes to a close.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Although that conclusion remains a subject of debate, the die-off of elkhorn and staghorn corals in Florida could bolster the argument.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The conclusion, according to the researchers?—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
23 Oct. 2025
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As the federal government shutdown drags into its 24th day, millions of American families are bracing for the possibility that November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not arrive on time.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights at times and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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