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noun

ˈklō-ziŋ How to pronounce closing (audio)
Definition of closingnext
as in ending
the last part of a process or action a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause

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closing

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adjective

as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem

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closing

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verb

present participle of close
1
as in shutting
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 closing (down)
to stop the operations of the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve

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3
as in finishing
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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4
as in stopping
to come to an end the services closed with a short prayer

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5
as in approaching
to come near or nearer the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field

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Recent Examples of closing
Noun
The closings would take effect at the start of the 2027-28 school year. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026 The post has since received several comments lamenting the closing. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Adjective
During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026 This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection. — Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Verb
The obsession with certainty roots a leader’s focus entirely in the future, such as closing the deal, hitting the metric, or avoiding failure. — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Some experts say that expanding nuclear access on the continent is key to closing that gap, along with powering industrialization. — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for closing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
  1. ending
  2. final
  3. shutting
  4. finishing
  5. stopping
  6. approaching
  7. conclusion
  8. last
Noun
  • But let’s circle back to the dramatic ending of last week’s Rocky Horror party, when Georgia told Emira about the transphobic comment Charlie had made (alleging that her boyfriend was actually gay).
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, as work permits expire, Haitians in Florida and elsewhere are bracing themselves for the formal ending of TPS and ultimately, deportations to Haiti.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of ending
Adjective
  • Driving his son’s final path himself, Urrutia was convinced that if the wrong-way detectors had been working that night, his son would still be alive.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • In the final moments of the movie, Holland’s Peter Parker runs into his former best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) at a cafe.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of final
Verb
  • Let the water flush through for a 30 to 45 seconds before shutting valves and reclosing lines.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After shutting Harvey down with right triceps inflammation in April and watching his rehab process stall, the Cubs had been concerned that his season might be over.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of shutting
Verb
  • August 1968 was quite the whirlwind month for the blond, blue-eyed Peaker, who was finishing up on 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of Hello, Dolly!
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
  • After a back nine defined by exceptional routing that utilizes prevailing wind patterns effectively, Torre closes with a memorable par-4 finishing hole that demands one final decision.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of finishing
Verb
  • Nets, Disruptions, and Camouflage Close reading, however, reveals a few telling details about what the Pentagon views as best practices for stopping and killing drones.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Defeat technologies are an essential piece in the kill chain, as detection is only the first step to stopping the threat.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • With the 30th anniversary of Cinderella fast approaching, Houston’s greatest heartbreak may have a chance to be mended.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
  • Salgado is accused of approaching the man, taunting him to start a fight and punching him in the face, police said.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of approaching
Noun
  • Cancy McArn, the district’s superintendent, sent a rebuttal letter Thursday to Gordon rejecting the county office’s conclusion that the new teachers’ union agreement would not provide enough financial relief to help the district avoid insolvency.
    — Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Those businesses may still be worth more together, but that conclusion can no longer be taken for granted.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Adjective
  • Zepeda arrives off a loss to Shakur Stevenson last summer, the same Stevenson who has already signed with Zuffa Boxing.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Available listings in June increased by only 4% versus the same period last year, Rollins indicated.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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