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 timing of the shutdown of the Danville store is a bit in flux, according to Draeger, although the closure is anticipated for sometime in February.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Interstate 35 in Merriam has reopened following a nearly two-hour closure after a disturbance involving two vehicles during which shots were fired, and both vehicles drove the wrong way on the highway Sunday night, police said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the closures have also prompted some programmatic changes, which will mean some shifts for enrollment practices.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The closures also will enable Macy’s to focus on expanding its luxury business, Spring said.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Interstate 35 in Merriam has reopened following a nearly two-hour closure after a disturbance involving two vehicles during which shots were fired, and both vehicles drove the wrong way on the highway Sunday night, police said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the closures have also prompted some programmatic changes, which will mean some shifts for enrollment practices.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The closures also will enable Macy’s to focus on expanding its luxury business, Spring said.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
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University of Oxford researchers assessed a range of clinical trials as well as Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Web of Science databases, with a focus on what happened after cessation of treatment regarding adults who were overweight or obese.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Advocates are also calling on Congress to intervene to put a halt to ICE arrests.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The ceasefire began with a halt in fighting and the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for thousands of Palestinians held by Israel.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, Jerry, coach Brian Schottenheimer and team vice president Stephen Jones addressed the media in their end-of-the-season press conference where the Good, Bad, the Ugly covered every topic save for the moon landing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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LeBron James didn't play due to arthritis and sciatica as Los Angeles' three-game winning streak came to an end.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Washington State announced Miller as the program’s new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on New Year’s Eve, bringing to a close a six-year stint coaching at Boise State, his alma mater.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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So, here are insights into the Giants’ top coaching target from someone who had an up-close look at what makes Harbaugh such a desirable candidate.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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While no report was available for October because of the federal government shutdown, the November data from the TWC suggests that ― after roaring for years ― Texas’ economic growth has slowed.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Staffers, who say they have been reassigned to nearby stores during the shutdown and demolition, confirmed the closing.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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