shut 1 of 2

verb

ˈshət How to pronounce shut (audio)
Definition of shutnext
1
as in to close
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening please shut the door when you leave

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2
as in to close (down)
to stop the operations of shut both stores for a week

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shut

2 of 2

adjective

as in blocked

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Recent Examples of shut
Verb
The party crashed when COVID literally shut the town down for years, followed by Peak TV overbuild, cord-cutting, streaming losses, rate hikes, two strikes. — Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 That seemingly gave Fely, as well as former teammate Jeremiah Earby, the opportunity to play another year and return to Boise State if so desired, and head coach Spencer Danielson certainly didn’t shut the door when the possibility first arose. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
The couple's home has holes in walls and a door that won't stay shut. — Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 10 June 2026 The international airport in General Santos remained shut for a second day, forcing the cancellation of 63 domestic flights except for those on humanitarian missions. — Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
  1. close
  2. stopped
  3. lock
  4. closed
  5. plugged
  6. clogged
  7. obstructed
Verb
  • When the device is closed, a smaller exterior screen on the front cover provides quick access to key apps and features.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • However, a transaction is just one moment in the lifecycle of an investment, and the best brokers don’t disappear after closing.
    — Lee Kiser, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.
    — Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.
    — Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of stopped
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  • Trading innovation goes to the birds As regional stock exchanges began to crop up, so did arbitrage opportunities—that is, chances to buy or sell an asset in one market, then lock in a profit by entering the opposite order in another.
    — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Back now to lock in the lowest Kickstarter pricing while the launch offer is still available.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lock
Adjective
  • Following closed-door arguments Tuesday morning and additional arguments in open court, Graf again denied a defense motion seeking to remove cameras from the courtroom.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Nvidia has paired it with simulation, closed-loop reinforcement learning and data-generation tools intended to accelerate development and validation.
    — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of closed
Adjective
  • He is very plugged into the world of change-makers in the incarceration realm.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But the new generation of GaN chargers with more power and USB ports sometimes struggle to stay plugged in due to their size and weight.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of plugged
Adjective
  • Remember to also vacuum or wipe down the outside of your microwave, paying close attention to the vent, which can become clogged with dust and debris over time.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly, clogged gutters can prevent water from flowing away from your home properly, increasing the risk of roof damage, foundation problems and ice dams once temperatures drop.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of clogged
Adjective
  • Following the complaints about obstructed views, Bills team executives told the media that many of those seats are being sold for events like concerts, not games.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The obstructed view and small video boards are by far the biggest complaints, and here is a small bit of what was being said.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructed

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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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