1
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
The Studio Ends Big Night With Record Wins Seth Rogen closed out a huge night for Apple TV+’s The Studio, which won best comedy.
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Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Four relief pitchers closed out the final 4 2/3 innings allowing just 4 hits.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Inflation inched higher last month as Americans closed out the summer paying more for both groceries and gasoline.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
This summer, the Grammy-winning singer closed out her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Current closed out the match to get the win.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Back then, Villa played at Wellington Road, with their time at the ground closed out with a glorious, trophy-laden four seasons.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Belmont Cameli closed out the video as Garrett Graham, #44, the focus of the first book in the series, The Deal, and the first season of the show.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In 2023, the group closed out their year with a North American Christmas tour in support of their compilation album, The Greatest Christmas Hits.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Four relief pitchers closed out the final 4 2/3 innings allowing just 4 hits.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Inflation inched higher last month as Americans closed out the summer paying more for both groceries and gasoline.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
This summer, the Grammy-winning singer closed out her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Current closed out the match to get the win.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Back then, Villa played at Wellington Road, with their time at the ground closed out with a glorious, trophy-laden four seasons.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Belmont Cameli closed out the video as Garrett Graham, #44, the focus of the first book in the series, The Deal, and the first season of the show.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In 2023, the group closed out their year with a North American Christmas tour in support of their compilation album, The Greatest Christmas Hits.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed out
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The Dow ended the day in the green but significantly off session highs, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed the session lower.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Finances got so bad, and mistrust so high, that New York mob boss Meyer Lansky, an old childhood friend whose money was financing the project, allegedly ordered the hit that ended Siegel’s life in July 1947.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Vermont was excluded from Cotality's analysis due to a lack of data.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Medicaid fills this gap, offering comprehensive coverage to people with IDD who are frequently excluded from mainstream systems of insurance and support.—
Our Place,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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When the Angels made their way East to Milwaukee, Neto returned to Southern California for further testing which revealed the strain and led the team to the decision to shut him down.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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He was treated to a royal carriage ride through the Windsor Estate but with a twist—for security reasons the cast iron gates were kept firmly shut amid a major security operation.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The White Sox, who finished 41-121 last season, remain in sole possession of the most losses in baseball’s modern era.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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Reilly finished 5-for-8 passing with 86 yards in the effort for Abington, while Solimini also added two catches for 65 yards receiving.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, 17 states -- such as Maryland and Wyoming -- that have not banned the use of wireless communication devices in schools on the state level.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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The city has also banned tour groups of more than 25 people, loudspeakers and megaphones, and even standing on narrow streets to listen to tour guides.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Dow ended the day in the green but significantly off session highs, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed the session lower.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The latest report said that trend has continued into 2025, with more than half of the 50 charter schools that have closed this year citing low enrollment as the primary reason for their closure.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The video concluded with Sharon smiling for the camera while an owl was perched on her raptor glove.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Osbroune concluded her message with a heartfelt note of gratitude.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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After they were eliminated, the capacity crowd gave the team a standing ovation.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jean-Marc Duplaix will continue to serve as group chief operating officer of Kering, while the functions of the Kering deputy CEO will be eliminated.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Closed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20out. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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