CORDONING (OFF) Synonyms: 24 Similar Words

cordoning (off)

verb

present participle of cordon (off)

as in closing in

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closing in

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Related Stories Much Ado, already a hit in London and closing in on its November 19 Broadway opening date, grossed $2,340,819 for the week ending November 8.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
The former Chow Food and Beverage operated in the same location for 10 years before closing in August.

— Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

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