1
as in closing
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 closing (down)
to stop the operations of
shut both stores for a week
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Recent Examples of shutting
An iconic New York City tourist destination will soon be shutting its doors for good.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The textile mill that gave Berkshire its name was the original bad business, one Buffett nursed for 20 years before finally shutting it down.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Instead of shutting vents, consider having a professional install or adjust butterfly dampers at the main duct line for more effective and safe airflow control.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The warnings come after a war that saw Iran target US bases, Israeli cities and critical infrastructure in Gulf Arab states, while effectively shutting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and triggering a global energy shock.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
After shutting their theories down, Nick made a second attempt at telling his story.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Instead of shutting that down, study it.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The nonprofit marched to the front of the physical and proverbial picket lines on behalf of climate and labor justice, but in late February, after 11 years, its founder, Ayesha Barenblat, told the world that Remake would be shutting its doors.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Both have received insufficient attention over the past several decades, and the federal government is all but shutting them both down.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The textile mill that gave Berkshire its name was the original bad business, one Buffett nursed for 20 years before finally shutting it down.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Instead of shutting vents, consider having a professional install or adjust butterfly dampers at the main duct line for more effective and safe airflow control.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The warnings come after a war that saw Iran target US bases, Israeli cities and critical infrastructure in Gulf Arab states, while effectively shutting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and triggering a global energy shock.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
After shutting their theories down, Nick made a second attempt at telling his story.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Instead of shutting that down, study it.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The nonprofit marched to the front of the physical and proverbial picket lines on behalf of climate and labor justice, but in late February, after 11 years, its founder, Ayesha Barenblat, told the world that Remake would be shutting its doors.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Both have received insufficient attention over the past several decades, and the federal government is all but shutting them both down.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutting
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In 2025, soon after closing its merger with Skydance, Paramount clinched a 7-year deal with the UFC as the mixed martial arts circuit was wrapping its deal with ESPN.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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DeSantis seems more open to the idea of closing Alligator Alcatraz.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Shutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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