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as in ended
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
the team closed out the season with major losses
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as in excluded
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise
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as in shut
to stop the operations of
failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice
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Recent Examples of closed out
Megan closed out the show on Thursday, May 28 by wearing a cutout one-piece swimsuit with a halter neckline and a brown-and-white swirl pattern.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Joint then closed out the first set with a crosscourt forehand winner.
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Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Luke Weaver and Devin Williams closed out for the Mets (35-48).
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Queen Camilla closed out the 2026 Royal Ascot on Saturday with a second, shorter shoe streak, returning to Eliot Zed’s sand suede pumps after spending the meeting’s first three days in Chanel.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Stocks closed out a turbulent week on a positive note, but a couple of winning names could soon see a decline.
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Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
As the Knicks closed out the win, the celebration broke loose with fans high-fiving as chants rose up around them, Prokupecz said.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
By the time the trio closed out its set with an intense drum climax that could have rivaled thunder, thousands were still dancing beneath the lasers, smoke and stars, reluctant to let the night end.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Smith had every opportunity to take a victory lap after New York closed out San Antonio.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Joint then closed out the first set with a crosscourt forehand winner.
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Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Luke Weaver and Devin Williams closed out for the Mets (35-48).
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Queen Camilla closed out the 2026 Royal Ascot on Saturday with a second, shorter shoe streak, returning to Eliot Zed’s sand suede pumps after spending the meeting’s first three days in Chanel.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Stocks closed out a turbulent week on a positive note, but a couple of winning names could soon see a decline.
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Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
As the Knicks closed out the win, the celebration broke loose with fans high-fiving as chants rose up around them, Prokupecz said.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
By the time the trio closed out its set with an intense drum climax that could have rivaled thunder, thousands were still dancing beneath the lasers, smoke and stars, reluctant to let the night end.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Smith had every opportunity to take a victory lap after New York closed out San Antonio.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed out
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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Employers can contribute up to $2,500 per year under an employer contribution program, and that amount counts toward the $5,000 cap but is generally excluded from the employee’s taxable income when structured through that employer program.
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As previously discussed, thousands of children of Americans abroad are excluded from the initial $1,000 seed deposit because of narrow citizenship and residency definitions.
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While our eyes were nearly shut watching this next stunt, Cruise insisted his be wide open.
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Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
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The controversy only exploded the very next week when it was revealed the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) re-implemented a pilot program that bumped every girl who finished behind the trans athlete up by one spot on the podium.
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Brown helped lead the Celtics to a 56-win season and finished sixth in MVP voting.
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When you're banned from a show — and if you guys know me, I'm banned from most of them.
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Florida cities ramped up their enforcement after Tallahassee banned public camping statewide in 2024, telling local governments to get people off their streets or risk lawsuits.
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Keep all windows and doors closed so your pet cannot easily escape, and draw the shades to minimize the sound and flashes of light.
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Corvino opened in 2017 and closed this past New Year’s Eve, but not before chef Michael Corvino was nominated for a James Beard Award several times, most recently in 2023.
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
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However, most existing repayment plans – including the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan and the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plan – will be eliminated as of July 2028.
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France will play Paraguay in the round of 16 on Saturday, facing the team that eliminated Germany in a shocking upset during a penalty shootout on Monday.
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“Closed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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