as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
after the closure of the region's last copper mine, the population simply withered away
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Recent Examples of closure
Unlike other tote bags that feature a magnetic closure at the top, this tote has a zipper closure, ensuring the contents of the bag do not spill out.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
There will be a dividend cut by 2027, a punitive refinancing in 2029, deeper franchisee frustration, unit closures, and a slow bleed into irrelevance.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This list is published weekly with closures since the previous week’s list.
—Ian Wheeler, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
There is a road closure on Winchester Avenue from Manchester Trafficway to I-70 West.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
There will be a dividend cut by 2027, a punitive refinancing in 2029, deeper franchisee frustration, unit closures, and a slow bleed into irrelevance.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This list is published weekly with closures since the previous week’s list.
—Ian Wheeler, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
There is a road closure on Winchester Avenue from Manchester Trafficway to I-70 West.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
Noun
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Or that cessation triggers withdrawal symptoms—including pain, fever, and diarrhea—similar to those faced by opioid abusers.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Senate bill is opposed by multiple smoking cessation groups, who argued that the Senate version lacked teeth to curb youth vaping.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The moment carried extra weight because this wasn’t just a season ending.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But this time, quarterback Conner Harrell took command, helping coach Tim Albin earn his first win as the 49ers’ head coach, rewriting an ending that felt all too familiar for 15,681 Charlotte fans in attendance.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But just as the journey was about to begin, COVID-19 forced everything to a halt.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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At Walt Disney World in Orlando free buses from the airport to its on-site hotels ground to a halt along with contactless room keys which came in the form of collectable wristbands.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announced at the end of the show that the Season 34 premiere’s viewership doubled compared to Season 33, proving that this season will be one to watch.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tanner Gordon was not on a lot of bingo cards to be the Rockies’ best starting pitcher at the end of the 2025 season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Friday close came in just below a down-trending 200-day moving average and above a slightly up-trending 50-day moving average.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But the product was so unfinished at the close of Week 3 that the endgame could not be sketched.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The show's return comes after fans were demanding new episodes following the conclusion of Season 1.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The press, however—fearing backlash to its positive depiction of interracial romance—rewrote the conclusion without Grey’s knowledge or consent, killing off Nophaie and the offending prospect of miscegenation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many are signaling a willingness to dig in during this round of funding negotiations after many, including Schumer, got blowback from the Democratic base for delivering the votes to offset a March shutdown without securing any substantial GOP concessions.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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And, if Congress doesn't finalize a funding bill by the end of the month, NASA will face a government shutdown that will see most employees furloughed and programs halted.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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