closes out

verb

Definition of closes outnext
present tense third-person singular of close out
1
as in ends
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point the team closed out the season with major losses

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2
as in excludes
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise

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3
as in shuts
to stop the operations of failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes out
  1. ends
  2. excludes
  3. concludes
  4. finishes
  5. eliminates
  6. prevents
Verb
  • So even half that would still be considered a financial success, though the concept likely ends here, as Todd Phillips says he’s now done with the DC Universe.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The pair said they were resigned to staying in the shelter until the war ends.
    Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ends
Verb
  • Most people are familiar with the vegetarian diet, which excludes all animal meats, such as beef, poultry, seafood, lamb, pork, and wild game meat.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The current state mandate, more than 30 years old, requires group insurers to offer coverage for fertility treatment but excludes IVF.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of excludes
Verb
  • Some similar dynamics inform the images of Jean-Michel Basquiat with which the exhibition concludes.
    Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, Pete Alonso’s time with in Queens could be coming to end as soon as the Mets’ playoff run concludes.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of concludes
Verb
  • The book finishes up with game mehcanics for some of the famous residents of Night Vale that can be used as allies, rivals or enemies in the stories told by the game.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki finishes the season with a MLB record 262 hits.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of finishes
Verb
  • After using the device for a few months, the 10-year-old carpet in my bedroom looks so much brighter, and the machine eliminates the amount of elbow grease and time necessary to deep clean.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • House Bill 5803 eliminates a 3% contribution Michigan public school teachers pay toward retiree health care benefits.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of eliminates
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  • Auto-Initialize Stack Variables prevents leaks of sensitive data by initializing stack variables to zero.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That effectively prevents any potential findings by regulators from being used as evidence in Whiting's criminal case.
    Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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closes one's eyes to

closes out

closes ranks

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