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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
Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
At Bradford, this meant heading towards exit gates at the back of the stand that were padlocked shut, and turnstiles that could only be operated by anyone entering from outside.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
Edwin Diaz struck out the top of the order to shut the door and earn his 20th save.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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Verb
The bay door, which was supposed to open to release the satellites, was jammed shut.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
At Bradford, this meant heading towards exit gates at the back of the stand that were padlocked shut, and turnstiles that could only be operated by anyone entering from outside.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Adjective
Keeping your mouth shut about the ongoing Third World crime wave is just… professional courtesy.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
Edwin Diaz struck out the top of the order to shut the door and earn his 20th save.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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The internal affairs probe was closed because Pearson was not an NYPD employee at the time of the accusations.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Chicago Youth Symphony will close the Tito’s Handmade Vodka stage Saturday evening.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her dog, who has his own room, had been locked inside and left to relieve himself all over the floor.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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But when Shaw learns that villain Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa) has put a target on his mother, Queenie (Helen Mirren), his priorities lock in.—
Elliott Smith,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Kansas City record store Manor Records is closed — but owner Shaun Crowley said his goal to help local artists isn’t ending, just shifting.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Grand Canyon South Rim is open although trails to the inner canyon are closed.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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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Breastfeed on the side with the plugged duct first.—
Donna Murray, RN,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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