Synonyms of close
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
my birthday is close to Christmas a shopping mall that is very close to the highway these words are close synonyms
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as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
the election results were so close that the votes had to be recounted
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as in intimate
closely acquainted
a small wedding ceremony that was limited to close friends
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as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life
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as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible
the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls
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as in breathless
lacking fresh air
a small room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere
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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a close analysis of the box-office performance of action movies
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as in to shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem
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as in to stop
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the stranded passengers drew close for reassurance
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as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a garden in a close at the center of the complex
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as in ending
the stopping of a process or activity
at the close of the evening
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as in conclusion
the last part of a process or action
managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
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Recent Examples of close
Rob Gillies The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
His parents maintain a close relationship Despite their relationship ending, André 3000 and Badu have co-parented their son over several decades.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Tom Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Of 14 cinemas that were closed, two reopened: The AMC Americana in Glendale and the AMC Topanga 12 in Canoga Park.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Pratt had posted on TikTok just hours earlier, expressing his concern that the raging fire was encroaching closer and closer to their home and Los Angeles neighborhood.
—EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
One year ago, a massive explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel shattered the chilly afternoon calm just as the workday came to a close.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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Top Canadian government officials say Trump's comments that Canada should become the 51st state are no longer a joke and are meant to undermine America's closest ally.
—Rob Gillies The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
His parents maintain a close relationship Despite their relationship ending, André 3000 and Badu have co-parented their son over several decades.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The company, beset by shrinking prescription reimbursement, rising costs and other problems, had announced in announced in October a plan to close around 1,200 locations.
—Tom Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Of 14 cinemas that were closed, two reopened: The AMC Americana in Glendale and the AMC Topanga 12 in Canoga Park.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Minnesota opened as less than a field-goal favorite in this contest, and the line has been moving closer and closer to an even matchup.
—The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Pratt had posted on TikTok just hours earlier, expressing his concern that the raging fire was encroaching closer and closer to their home and Los Angeles neighborhood.
—EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The month comes to a close with a brilliant new moon in the same sign on Jan. 29, followed by Uranus (Aquarius’ planetary ruler) going direct the very next day.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
One year ago, a massive explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel shattered the chilly afternoon calm just as the workday came to a close.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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Profile: Dilly Dally was a stray who was taken to a crowded shelter in Imperial Valley and was then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Shot in Delhi during the post-COVID period, the production faced logistical challenges, particularly while filming in crowded railway stations.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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To that end, CEO Patrick Spence today published a letter that covers the progress Sonos has made with the new app — and what customers can expect in the near future.Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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There remains a possibility that margins could fall to about 9% in the near term.Trefis Team, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The narrow edge is expected to get even slimmer when two Republican members of congress join Trump’s cabinet.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Republicans are weighing their big ambitions, limited time and narrow House and Senate majorities.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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The brand, owned by PVH Corp., is plotting an intimate showing of both women’s and men’s looks.Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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An intimate gathering Attendance will be about 65,000 on Thursday night.Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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In many organizations, there is a silent understanding that more hours equate to high performance.Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The General Year: 1926 Runtime: 1h 15m Directors: Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton Truly classic comedies can be hard to find on streaming services, so take this chance to watch an all-timer, one of the best silent movies ever made.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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From general manager Kyle Davidson on down, the Blackhawks are always careful not to criticize Jones.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Moore sprinted down the field in celebration of his game-saving play with 29 seconds left that gave UCLA an unexpectedly breathless 27-20 victory.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jerry Coyne has a post up which critiques an extremely breathless review of a new book, Epigenetics Revolution.Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 24 Aug. 2011
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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While some might have considered the project too niche, Kyle’s intuition about the product’s appeal seems to have been accurate, with even the X Games getting a taste of the product earlier this year.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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