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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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Recent Examples of shut
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The system can switch between robot models without shutting everything down.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
And luckily, there's a few things passengers can do to catch some shut eye.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Yesterday’s ceasefire began with moments of relief in the Gulf, followed by another round of Iranian missile and drone strikes on the region, with the Strait of Hormuz still largely shut.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The system can switch between robot models without shutting everything down.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Airports in Kuwait and Qatar remain shut, while operations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were halted for several days before a limited service resumed on Thursday.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
And luckily, there's a few things passengers can do to catch some shut eye.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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The Nets closed their 2025-26 home schedule Thursday night at Barclays Center with a 123-94 loss to the Indiana Pacers, a game that looked and felt like two teams protecting lottery position.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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At home, avenues for campaigning were methodically closed for Orbán’s opponents.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To ensure the actress’ hairdo lasted all night, Stephen used this hairspray to lock it in place.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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For buyers and homeowners weighing their options, the prudent move is to compare lenders, lock in a rate if the numbers work for your situation and resist the temptation to time a market that's proven nearly impossible to predict this spring.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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After a while, someone mentioned to Kon I that an invite-only gym wasn’t an open gym, but a closed gym.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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After that period, the blinds are closed, the camera is turned off and then the doctor comes in to determine if the person is dead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some possibilities include: Insufficient airflow in the cabin: This could be a problem with a bad blower motor, but more commonly a plugged cabin air filter.—
Amanda Wallace,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Olsen: This season in particular feels very plugged into things that are happening in our real world right now.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Your Dishwasher Filter A clogged dishwasher filter traps food particles, causes unpleasant odors and can actually make your dishes come out less clean.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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This is one of those tools where the risk genuinely outweighs the reward — and there are far better ways to deal with clogged pores.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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