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
Although there’s been a little effort to pretty it up, like the series of murals installed in 2013 that were intended to capture the spirit of the track, it’s been doomed since around 2007, when Governor Eliot Spitzer proposed shutting it down.
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Henry Kornaros,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
Grape growers and winemakers are shutting their doors or are being forced to adapt their products and amend their marketing plans to accommodate changing consumer demands.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
But instead of shutting its doors, its longtime employees stepped up to the plate.
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Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Guard what matters without shutting your heart or dimming your hope today.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Since prolonged production halts can cause permanent damage to oil wells, shutting them down is typically a last resort.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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Cnn Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Henry Kornaros,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
Grape growers and winemakers are shutting their doors or are being forced to adapt their products and amend their marketing plans to accommodate changing consumer demands.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
But instead of shutting its doors, its longtime employees stepped up to the plate.
—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Guard what matters without shutting your heart or dimming your hope today.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Since prolonged production halts can cause permanent damage to oil wells, shutting them down is typically a last resort.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
An iconic New York City tourist destination will soon be shutting its doors for good.
—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 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
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Conwell, who turned 22 on June 15 and watched the draft from his hometown of Indianapolis, began his college career South Florida before transferring to Indiana State for his sophomore season and Xavier for his junior season, and then closing his college career at Louisville.
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The stock has plummeted since, closing at $153 on Thursday after topping $225 last week, and Musk has lost his trillionaire status.
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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.
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“Shutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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