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as in to close
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
please shut the door when you leave
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Recent Examples of shut
Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, authorities advised people shut windows at night, avoid strenuous activity outside and watch for breathing issues.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
However, data engineering is not an open and shut case.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Two Palm Beach County restaurants temporarily shut by the state last week had one common issue: rodent droppings on top of their ice machines.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, authorities advised people shut windows at night, avoid strenuous activity outside and watch for breathing issues.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Adjective
The report also revealed the cockpit door was jammed shut and the flight crew exited the plane through the emergency hatch on the ceiling of the cockpit.
—Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
However, data engineering is not an open and shut case.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a private contractor that operates the sites, said they were closed Saturday.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The warning was issued Saturday at 4:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 5:34 p.m. U.S. 69 Current Incidents: Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park One lane is closed between 119th Street and 103rd Street on northbound US-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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As the manhunt continues, the sheriff’s office has advised residents in neighboring counties to lock their doors, including on outbuildings and sheds, and leave their outdoor lights on and their blinds open.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The hospital, located at 2650 N. Ridge Avenue in Evanston, was placed on lockdown as of 9 p.m. Thursday and its emergency room remained closed to new patients throughout the night, according to a hospital spokesperson and police.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Much to the chagrin of the 15,000 or so locals pulling for their countrywoman under a closed roof at Court Philippe-Chatrier on a drizzly day, Gauff vs. Boisson wasn’t much of a contest, as might be expected from their rankings and relative experience.—
Howard Fendrich,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2025
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Olsen: This season in particular feels very plugged into things that are happening in our real world right now.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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