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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as in closing (down)
to stop the operations of
shut both stores for a week
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Recent Examples of shutting
If the plan had been to run the Kennedy Center into the ground so completely that shutting it down was the only option, Grenell aced the assignment.
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Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Intersectionality – a concept originally designed to show how different forms of disadvantage overlap – is now regularly used to justify shutting Jews out of progressive coalitions and solidarity campaigns.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
The projects that Kelly promised the city earlier this year were among numerous bridge closures shutting parts of inner KCK off from neighboring communities.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
As shown below, both tucked in to form a back six at times — shutting Arsenal down in wide areas in a similar manner to their most recent opponents, Bayer Leverkusen, in the midweek Champions League clash.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The demands are so big that in many cases, the industry’s giants are in some cases shutting the gates, further raising worries and spurring the hunger to flee.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
From there, Oklahoma reliever Jason Bodin allowed just one base runner in the top of the ninth before shutting the door on A&M for the SEC win.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Iran essentially shutting the Strait of Hormuz could become a tipping point for the global economy, hitting a broad range of sectors, experts warned.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Christie was asked if the Kings have considered shutting him down for the rest of the season.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Intersectionality – a concept originally designed to show how different forms of disadvantage overlap – is now regularly used to justify shutting Jews out of progressive coalitions and solidarity campaigns.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
The projects that Kelly promised the city earlier this year were among numerous bridge closures shutting parts of inner KCK off from neighboring communities.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
As shown below, both tucked in to form a back six at times — shutting Arsenal down in wide areas in a similar manner to their most recent opponents, Bayer Leverkusen, in the midweek Champions League clash.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The demands are so big that in many cases, the industry’s giants are in some cases shutting the gates, further raising worries and spurring the hunger to flee.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
From there, Oklahoma reliever Jason Bodin allowed just one base runner in the top of the ninth before shutting the door on A&M for the SEC win.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Iran essentially shutting the Strait of Hormuz could become a tipping point for the global economy, hitting a broad range of sectors, experts warned.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Christie was asked if the Kings have considered shutting him down for the rest of the season.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutting
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With a game-closing 15-0 run, the Timberwolves came back from 13 points down for a 110-108 victory over the Rockets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Carroll County, the superintendent regularly recommends closing Outdoor School as a way of offsetting rising costs related to the Blueprint.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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