Synonyms of close
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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 to come
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as in courtyard
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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 courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a garden in a close at the center of the complex
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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
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Boone typically has close relationships with his players.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Lizette Anaya, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
In the 1970s, the retailer opened a second store at the Liberty Tree mall in Danvers, and closed the original Salem location.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
This carries away angular momentum and causes the two stellar bodies to move closer together.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 July 2025
Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 20 July 2025
The agreement spells out the rules of engagement during the two-year-long period between council approval and the close of escrow, and lays the foundation for the parties to enter into the actual ground lease once escrow closes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Adjective
The play at the plate was not close, and Grisham was thrown out standing up to end the inning.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Boone typically has close relationships with his players.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Six schools will close: Donald Meyer Elementary, Horace Cureton Elementary, A.J. Dorsa Elementary, Renaissance at Fischer Academy, Joseph George Middle School and Sylvia Cassell Elementary.
—Lizette Anaya, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
In the 1970s, the retailer opened a second store at the Liberty Tree mall in Danvers, and closed the original Salem location.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Shell Shock, the No. 2 seed in the James Madison regional, is one step closer.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
This carries away angular momentum and causes the two stellar bodies to move closer together.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
Musk stakes future on game-changing technology When Tesla hosts its second-quarter earnings call after the close of markets on Wednesday, Musk will face a barrage of questions around the roadmap of his robotaxi pilot.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 20 July 2025
The agreement spells out the rules of engagement during the two-year-long period between council approval and the close of escrow, and lays the foundation for the parties to enter into the actual ground lease once escrow closes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
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Develop Personal Relations Through Storytelling In a crowded digital world, the key to genuine volunteer recruitment is building personal relationships and sharing purposeful stories.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There's now expected to be a crowded primary that will provide a window into how Democrats have settled on crafting a tougher messaging strategy going into the midterm elections.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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What To Know Real estate agents who spoke to Redfin said buyers are becoming reluctant to finalize purchases due to economic uncertainties, in particular high mortgage rates, the potential impacts of tariffs, inflation and the possibility of a recession in the near future.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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But their 9-0 start was derailed late as UM dropped two of its final three regular-season games to go from a near lock for the playoffs to missing out entirely.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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Greene’s characterization of a ‘narrow audience’ echoes this.—
Matthew Carey Salyer,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Mona Jones said that was no cakewalk: The bridge over the Salt River didn't exist in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and State Route 87, the Beeline Highway, was just a narrow two-lane road.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Just for those reasons, to create a more intimate setting.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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Crowded House are heading back on the road in Australia this October and November, but this time, fans can expect something a little more intimate.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Cissie Graham Lynch, daughter of Franklin Graham and granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, is urging believers not to stay silent in the face of growing hostility, including in the United States.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Grief said at the time that the law was silent on whether tickets could be ordered online but purchased in person from a licensed retailer on a player's behalf by a broker.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Though prices at the pump typically jump when refineries switch to a more expensive summer blend of gasoline, lower crude oil prices have led to cheaper gas this summer.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Under 25% Source: Zillow These cities became incredibly overheated during the pandemic, when out-of-state remote workers moved in to find cheaper homes, a more affordable cost of living, and a good quality of life.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Moore sprinted down the field in celebration of his game-saving play with 29 seconds left that gave UCLA an unexpectedly breathless 27-20 victory.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Nov. 2024
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Jerry Coyne has a post up which critiques an extremely breathless review of a new book, Epigenetics Revolution.—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
24 Aug. 2011
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Call your insurance company and verify that the estimate is accurate to your policy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The analysts' predictions were not entirely accurate, the brand said.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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