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as in shuts
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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2
as in closes (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ends
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 expires
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in comes
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in courtyards
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 halts
the stopping of a process or activity
at the close of the evening
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as in endings
the last part of a process or action
managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
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Recent Examples of closes
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tax deadlines do not change during government shutdowns, and people are still required to file returns by the deadline even if the government closes.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
This bipartisan bill closes loopholes that allow dangerous facilities like these to operate under the radar.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The winter transfer window closes at 7pm UK time on Monday, and several Premier League clubs still have adjustments to make to their squads.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
After just over five minutes, Tyler closes his distinctive performance with a literal bang.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2026
Public health is what closes that gap.
—Michelle A. Williams, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
If your first pass actually closes the piles, then dirt and dust get trapped.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
For leaders who have never led a transaction—or who underestimate what happens after the deal closes—the learning curve is steep, and the margin for error is thin.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Confidence improves if this pullback can resolve with buyers stepping in near the 50-day, particularly if closes begin to firm up and momentum stabilizes.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Clubs can still sign free agents after the summer transfer window closes, up until the roster freeze on October 9.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That will rise to AUD 5,995 once the pre-order window closes.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
And as 2025 closes and a new year begins, Fogliato is showing progress.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
No, gift cards can become worthless if the business files for bankruptcy or closes.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
When a rural plant or factory closes, the local impacts are often devastating.
—Tim Slack, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
The plea closes the courtroom chapter of the case, but the broader conversation about governance, transparency, and trust in South Fulton is far from settled.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tax deadlines do not change during government shutdowns, and people are still required to file returns by the deadline even if the government closes.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
This bipartisan bill closes loopholes that allow dangerous facilities like these to operate under the radar.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The winter transfer window closes at 7pm UK time on Monday, and several Premier League clubs still have adjustments to make to their squads.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
After just over five minutes, Tyler closes his distinctive performance with a literal bang.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2026
Public health is what closes that gap.
—Michelle A. Williams, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
If your first pass actually closes the piles, then dirt and dust get trapped.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
For leaders who have never led a transaction—or who underestimate what happens after the deal closes—the learning curve is steep, and the margin for error is thin.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The filing period for mayoral candidates in the June 2 primary closes at noon on Saturday.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Confidence improves if this pullback can resolve with buyers stepping in near the 50-day, particularly if closes begin to firm up and momentum stabilizes.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Clubs can still sign free agents after the summer transfer window closes, up until the roster freeze on October 9.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That will rise to AUD 5,995 once the pre-order window closes.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
And as 2025 closes and a new year begins, Fogliato is showing progress.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
No, gift cards can become worthless if the business files for bankruptcy or closes.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
When a rural plant or factory closes, the local impacts are often devastating.
—Tim Slack, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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Linden waves, and the door shuts behind her.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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For each component, Rosenberg provides examples of language that supports connection and language that shuts it down.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the movie ends when Cathy dies, distraught and brokenhearted over Heathcliff and having starved herself during her pregnancy.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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When the sun moves away from the node, the season ends, and eclipses become impossible again.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The deal includes the acquisition of the House of Creed by L’Oréal and gives the group the rights to enter into 50-year exclusive licenses for the creation, development and distribution of fragrance and beauty products for Gucci, once Kering’s current license for the business with Coty expires.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The end of the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota comes as funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires later today.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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His appearance in court comes three months after Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Titusville, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon in November while on a family vacation.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, less than three years after a teenager shot him six times, the music still comes.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The owners of Big Bob’s Best Pizzeria, which opened in 2011 in the Rancho Del Oro area of Oceanside, announced on Instagram last week that their business will close its doors when their 15-year lease concludes at the end of this month.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to the death certificate from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, obtained by Rolling Stone, O’Hara’s immediate cause of death was a pulmonary embolism (a clot that stops blood from flowing to an artery in the lung).—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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In between dancing and singing and falling backward in the hands of fellow performers, Bad Bunny stops at what looks like a bar on set to get a drink from none other than Brooklyn’s legendary owner of one of the last surviving Puerto Rican social clubs in New York City.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vani Sayeed approaches projects with an artist’s eye and a deep appreciation for design history.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Heimuli finishes this season with a 44-1 record.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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LaVine finishes the contest by dunking from a half step inside the free-throw line and going between his legs.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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