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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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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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
Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday and delivered closing arguments Tuesday, two weeks after the trial began.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
Here's a quick look at each of the notable restaurant openings and closings of January.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
The 1998 primary turned ugly in its closing days as Larson and Rapoport attacked each other via television ads, and Larson eventually won the contest on primary night.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Read on for restaurant openings and closings, essential arts events to add to your fall calendar, the best cheap dates in Austin this month and much more!
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
The prosecution and defense both rested their cases Monday and delivered closing arguments Tuesday, two weeks after the trial began.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
Here's a quick look at each of the notable restaurant openings and closings of January.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
The 1998 primary turned ugly in its closing days as Larson and Rapoport attacked each other via television ads, and Larson eventually won the contest on primary night.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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Kids will enjoy the goat’s antics and the sweet surprise ending, and those of us who sometimes share Ada’s dreams will appreciate the reminder that a little chaos can be good for the soul.—
Caroline Carlson
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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After the film was released on Aug. 1, many fans noticed that the film's ending is different from the book's.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Making it to the final round, Shell Shock'd was up against Tacos Wuey Detroit and a newcomer that recently opened in southwest Detroit.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Those who believe the King will make the final decision on Prince Harry, and those who think Prince William—who will one day be King—is ultimately calling the shots.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The problem is partly that power plays depend on finishing — which can vary wildly in a small sample — while teams spend roughly 10 percent of game time with the man advantage.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Most of the goals drop-off comes from a nosedive in finishing — the Jets have created more chances from prime real estate since the 4 Nations break than almost any other team.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Regulators should consider fast-tracking reviews for critical infrastructure projects, and assess potential regulatory impacts at the conclusion of key research and technology development projects.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Even on a day like Thursday, at the conclusion of a long and humid Carolina Panthers training camp practice, when he was approached by a reporter and didn’t even need to hear the first full question before knowing what he’d be asked to talk about.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Citywide as of July 14, homicides are down 21% compared with this time last year and 35% compared with 2023, according to city data.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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The high school's five home games were played away last fall while the new bleachers remained under construction.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Here are some key drug patents expiring soon.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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With his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Palace must make serious efforts to tie their skipper down on a new deal, especially given the depth and quality in the squad behind Guehi is lacking.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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