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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
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cities all over the nation attempted to shut them down.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Rong Wei Neo, Bloomberg, 15 Mar. 2026
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut and that Tehran could open other fronts in the war if the conflict persists.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
There just weren’t very many playing opportunities, my window had seemingly shut right in front of me.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cities all over the nation attempted to shut them down.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Traffic through Hormuz has all but halted since the war began and Iran’s supreme leader said last week the strait should remain shut if the conflict continues.
—Rong Wei Neo, Bloomberg, 15 Mar. 2026
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut and that Tehran could open other fronts in the war if the conflict persists.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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Reopening the Strait of Hormuz — which Tehran effectively closed during the conflict — is a key part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The store closed more than five years ago in the wake of a 2018 filing by its parent company for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ryne Nelson scattered nine hits over seven efficient innings, while closer Paul Sewald survived Donovan Walton’s two-out homer in the ninth to lock down his 18th save in 19 chances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Loop 20 was closed after the crash and was expected to remain closed into Wednesday morning, Baeza said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Base officials said the airfield is expected to remain closed until Thursday, as cleanup operations continue after the fiery crash.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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There was a two-shot swing at the 13th when Bhatia holed a 10-foot birdie putt and Berger had a plugged lie in a bunker, facing a shot to the crispy green with water on the other side.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some possibilities include: Insufficient airflow in the cabin: This could be a problem with a bad blower motor, but more commonly a plugged cabin air filter.—
Amanda Wallace,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The appliances can become clogged, causing hot liquid or steam to build up and be released unexpectedly during use.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Just beware that some of the seats might have an obstructed view.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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