Synonyms of close
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as in crowded
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as in near
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as in narrow
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as in intimate
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as in silent
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as in cheap
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as in breathless
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as in accurate
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as in to shut
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as in to close (down)
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as in to end
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as in to stop
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
my birthday is close to Christmas a shopping mall that is very close to the highway these words are close synonyms
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as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
the election results were so close that the votes had to be recounted
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as in intimate
closely acquainted
a small wedding ceremony that was limited to close friends
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as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life
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as in cheap
giving or sharing as little as possible
the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls
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as in breathless
lacking fresh air
a small room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere
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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a close analysis of the box-office performance of action movies
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as in to shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem
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as in to stop
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the stranded passengers drew close for reassurance
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as in ending
the stopping of a process or activity
at the close of the evening
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as in conclusion
the last part of a process or action
managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
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Recent Examples of close
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
McGonigle is the youngest player at 21 and Boston closer Aroldis Chapman at 38 is the oldest.
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Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The crash caused all lanes of the Long Island Expressway in both directions to be closed into the morning hours of June 30, and traffic headed to the Queens borough was being redirected, city officials said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Dylan Dodd, Didier Fuentes and Dylan Lee set up closer Raisel Iglesias, who earned his 17th save.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
Burgos Famed for its medieval architecture, this provincial capital will be busy for the eclipse, but pay close attention to sight lines.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
McGonigle is the youngest player at 21 and Boston closer Aroldis Chapman at 38 is the oldest.
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Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Verb
Once the deal closes next year, the space race against Starlink will truly be on.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The crash caused all lanes of the Long Island Expressway in both directions to be closed into the morning hours of June 30, and traffic headed to the Queens borough was being redirected, city officials said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Adverb
The closer the crowd got to the stadium the louder the cheers and excitement were for the USA team.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Dylan Dodd, Didier Fuentes and Dylan Lee set up closer Raisel Iglesias, who earned his 17th save.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Paolone rates the stock as overweight, and his target price of $62 implies almost 5% upside from Thursday’s close.
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Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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While alcohol, crowded waterways and heavy holiday traffic all contribute to an increase in emergency calls, fireworks generate the largest share of responses, according to authorities.
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Your personal life could feel crowded, unpredictable and emotionally overwhelming, Scorpio.
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What The Numbers Tell Us The same McKinsey research sizes the global content-creation value chain at $181 billion, with the largest near-term GenAI value concentrated in pre- and post-production, together roughly half of total production spend.
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The nearest manufacturer to Ford's recall pace is Chrysler, which has issued 19 recalls so far this year, NHTSA said.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
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But with 10,000 baby boomers reportedly retiring every day and millions of businesses approaching a transition point, the window to get it right is narrow.
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For a more intimate atmosphere and a bit more space, Potato Head Suites, just across the courtyard, is a better pick.
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Sittenfeld deftly situates the problems of patriarchy and class politics within an intimate, decades-long love story—and what is more American than that potent mix?
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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
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The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
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With life spent largely on transit, navigating tight layovers, and using their days off to jet-set across the globe, flight attendants have mastered the art of packing.
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Polls overall anticipate a tight race, including a June 19 survey by the news site Zeteo showing DeGette trailing Kiros 41% to 36%.
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For all the breathless coverage devoted to celebrity engagements, weddings, and whirlwind divorces, some of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories involve couples who never bothered with the paperwork.
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Some of the more breathless estimates bandied about in the last weeks range up into seven figures.
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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