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 Families and staff fought the plan for months, worried that the closures would disproportionately affect minority, low-income and special education students and harm all students’ academic and social well-being. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 In fact, the arrest of Hoffa and the closure of the Studebaker car plant were major catalysts for the passage of ERISA. — Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026 The warnings come as a brush fire — the Ridge fire — temporarily forced a closure of the Grapevine section of the 5 Freeway on Friday evening and triggered an evacuation order in the Gorman area. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Yukov was known for his tireless efforts to bring closure to the families of those killed in the war. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 8 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

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, would not offer a date for the formal end of the operation.

— Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
In Helaena’s room, Rhaenyra finds a tapestry Helaena had just finished sewing that predicts a dark and fiery end for Rhaenyra in the future.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

Close encounter Interestingly, there was also the prospect of a too-close-for-comfort conjunction of the Falcon 9 upper stage and Danuri.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Momentum this week has been led by energy, with the sector up nearly 6% week to date through Thursday's close.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of close

Noun

Some estimates were too imprecise to support a firm conclusion, and previous longitudinal studies have reported links between loneliness, isolation and physical illness.

— The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will close April 1, and not be returned to its regular users until the fall of 2028, after the conclusion of the Olympic Games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Nothing in twelve months of directives, license grants and product shutdowns suggests that trade is on the table.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to avert a federal government shutdown starting in October, and the measure now heads to the House.

— Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026

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