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
  • And the thing that should be most troubling to the Red Wings is that very few of these problems will solve themselves even once the season ends.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The brand ends the year with an exclusive edition available solely in its boutiques in the Caribbean.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ends
Verb
  • This excludes revenue from any financial arrangements for soundtracks from Christmas TV specials, which are likely lucrative, according to Billboard.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The spending package is the same bill that was shot down by the House on Thursday but excludes the debt limit provision opposed by GOP deficit hawks.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of excludes
Verb
  • The slate concludes with a fantastic (if rather late) duel between Phoenix and Denver.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The move officially concludes the case for Baldwin nearly three years after the accidental on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while filming the movie Rust.
    Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of concludes
Verb
  • In the first end-credits scene, Sonic finishes a race with Tails and Knuckles and is suddenly attacked by Metal Sonic robots.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Sky has now finally answered this call by adding a new ‘next episode’ on screen when an episode finishes.
    John Archer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of finishes
Verb
  • In some cases, treatment reduces or eliminates the pain.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the new bubbly font eliminates drop shadows in accordance with modern tastes.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of eliminates
Verb
  • Research shows that using your phone prevents you from fully focusing on the present moment and has negative effects on relationships when used in social situations.
    Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These baking sheets also typically have a rim around the edges, which prevents items from sliding off.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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closes one's eyes to

closes out

closes ranks

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