as in cessations
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 closures
The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
In some cases, however, permanent closures will be necessary.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Four Ohio companies issued WARN notices in October 2025, announcing upcoming layoffs or closures.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
The watches coincide with active weather patterns and gusty winds, increasing the potential for tree damage and road closures that can complicate commutes and disrupt essential services.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
With the improvements to the interstate come a slew of long-term closures and traffic impacts.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
There is an exception for public service workers and for former students who have been affected by college closures or fraud.
—Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and mass closures in 2018 — followed by a few unsuccessful attempts at reviving the brand — the company has opened a spot in Kansas City, Kansas, at Tanger Kansas City at Legends.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
This change was part of broader safety improvements, including mandatory inspections of hatch and vent closures.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
In some cases, however, permanent closures will be necessary.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Four Ohio companies issued WARN notices in October 2025, announcing upcoming layoffs or closures.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
The watches coincide with active weather patterns and gusty winds, increasing the potential for tree damage and road closures that can complicate commutes and disrupt essential services.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
With the improvements to the interstate come a slew of long-term closures and traffic impacts.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
There is an exception for public service workers and for former students who have been affected by college closures or fraud.
—Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and mass closures in 2018 — followed by a few unsuccessful attempts at reviving the brand — the company has opened a spot in Kansas City, Kansas, at Tanger Kansas City at Legends.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
This change was part of broader safety improvements, including mandatory inspections of hatch and vent closures.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closures
Noun
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In The Gallery, in the 2021 version, there were six different endings.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system allows for both single- and multi-player decision-making that allows for different endings based on participants’ choices.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some controllers are also taking on second jobs to make ends meet or calling in sick in protest.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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With her hair tied in a bun in the back of her head, Stewart’s choppy bangs took center stage next to Elle Fanning’s and Renate Reinsve’s pristine slick-backs; the ends falling unevenly on her forehead, with longer strands tickling her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In previous shutdowns, emergency funds have been used to cover the program, which serves around forty-two million Americans.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shooting of the police officer not only caused traffic snarls but also school shutdowns.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both stock benchmarks finished Friday with record-high closes.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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Digging deeper, Visa stock is trading within striking distance of its 12-month moving average, after spending at least 80% of the last 20 monthly closes above this trendline.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Closures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closures. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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