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 What readers are saying The comments reflect a mix of skepticism and criticism regarding the sudden closure of The Plaza Hotel for renovations, with many questioning the necessity and duration of the four-year closure. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 Additional road closures might be necessary, according to the city. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The closure will affect the hotel’s 282 guest rooms, event spaces and Palm Court restaurant, which are also expected to close in January, according to The New York Times. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 The closure is part of a project to improve access for disabled visitors and replace the library’s heating and air conditioning system. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for closure

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Noun

Abrupt cessation of this class can even trigger a rebound worse than baseline.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Similarly, access to smoking-cessation treatment and harm-reduction resources varies substantially from country to country.

— Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

Spanish police have recovered three religious artworks stolen from churches in Valladolid over the summer, bringing the case one step closer to a miraculously happy ending.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Lil’ Randy shouts repeatedly as he is hauled off, a great ending to a pretty great episode.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ending

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Ideally, a reciprocal halt in long-range air and missile attacks could then be replicated across other sectors—maritime, commercial, and transportation—thus forming the basis of a broader aerial cease-fire.

— Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
President Iliana Yotova called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Black Sea and a moratorium on drone attacks against commercial and civilian infrastructure, following the latest drone attacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of halt

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The buyer of Lindy’s could keep the old-school steakhouse running, rebrand it or pursue other options for the property, with a sale expected to close by the end of the year.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026
The stunning eat-in kitchen is updated with high end custom cabinetry, a center island with room for seating on one side and a workspace surrounding the kitchen sink.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of end

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The 2027 run will bring the Run For Your Lives Tour to a close, wrapping Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary celebration of its early catalog.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
While Zelich's convictions brought the case to a close, Simonson and Gamez's families continued to grapple with their loss.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of close

Noun

Sure enough, the Brewers untouchable bullpen immediately got to work, getting a shutdown inning as JoJo Romero got Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman in order on just 12 pitches.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Palisades is expected to be the first nuclear plant in the world to resume generating power after beginning the decommissioning process, but other countries have restarted or refurbished reactors after long-term shutdowns, the association said.

— Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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