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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
Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
At Bradford, this meant heading towards exit gates at the back of the stand that were padlocked shut, and turnstiles that could only be operated by anyone entering from outside.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
While some retail chains' closures could disrupt shoppers' grocery buying habits, other shops will shut their doors in the clothing and apparel space.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The bay door, which was supposed to open to release the satellites, was jammed shut.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
At Bradford, this meant heading towards exit gates at the back of the stand that were padlocked shut, and turnstiles that could only be operated by anyone entering from outside.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Adjective
Previously, teens could access the feature with parental approval, but the new requirement for a public account effectively shuts them out as Teen Accounts are private by default.
—PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
While some retail chains' closures could disrupt shoppers' grocery buying habits, other shops will shut their doors in the clothing and apparel space.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
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The Little Golden Gate Bridge is scheduled to close again from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday through Thursday, beginning Sept. 2 until further notice, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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Northbound Greenfield will be closed from Ford Road to Warren Avenue for the event.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Less than 10 minutes later, the base was locked down.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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This unique thin belt uses a locking system, which replaces the traditional hook closure that tends to stretch out over time — just slide the accessory to tighten the fit, then secure the metal lock to instantly cinch a blazer or prevent your pants from falling.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In Roseville, Sheetz plans to demolish the closed Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Apple Annie’s restaurant; the project is moving forward after a lawsuit challenging city approval was dismissed.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The agreement is the latest in a series of arrangements where Connecticut cities and towns are leasing closed landfills to solar energy companies.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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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Breastfeed on the side with the plugged duct first.—
Donna Murray, RN,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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