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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
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Iran has all but shut it down, pushing oil prices over 100 dollars a barrel.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
But Min and his fellow Democrats in the minority in the House and Senate refuse to budge and the doors of the meddling, taxing federal behemoth remain shut.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Medfield shut the Wildcats (25-1-1) out on the biggest stage last year, and King Philip goalie Kiki Lynch (35 saves) was phenomenal in her bid to do the same.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Iran has all but shut it down, pushing oil prices over 100 dollars a barrel.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Local roads, including South Topeka Avenue, were closed and were expected to remain shut through Saturday night for investigation purposes, local news station WIBW reported.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
But Min and his fellow Democrats in the minority in the House and Senate refuse to budge and the doors of the meddling, taxing federal behemoth remain shut.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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Here’s a list of poker rooms that are no longer in business or temporarily closed after law enforcement action.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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New York dropped out of a playoff position in the tight Eastern Conference, while Ottawa closed within four points of the Islanders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The proposal is among several possible November ballot measures the council’s Rules Committee will discuss Wednesday, including a campaign finance reform measure and a measure that would lock in free parking at city beaches and bays.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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When a shooter drove a vehicle into a Mormon church in Flint last year and set the building afire, no nationwide alerts went out for Mormon facilities nationwide to lock down.—
Nolan Finley,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 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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That's when a 51-year-old woman driving a Tesla south on Highway 85 struck the Focus, causing both cars to spin and crash into a stopped semi-truck.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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What was intended to be a productive closed-door meeting with top Department of Justice leaders Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche turned into a standoff over whether Bondi would commit to appearing for an April 14 deposition subpoenaed by the House oversight committee.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Stafford Avenue was temporarily closed, police said, as numerous officers worked to safely secure the area.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Slow and clogged drains are another source of foul odors and can benefit from an overnight treatment according to Houser.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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For many people, that could lead to clogged pores or a moisture barrier that over-reacts.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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