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.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for closure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
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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.
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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.
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Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
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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 first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
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Keep scrolling for the can't-miss Amazon deals to snag before the long weekend comes to a close.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
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By 1776, that grievance was likely aimed at Britain’s punitive wartime shutdowns of Colonial commerce.
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Meanwhile, Democrats insisted on extending the premium tax credits as part of a bill to end the shutdown, warning that their expiration could be detrimental for millions of American families.
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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