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
  • As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ends
Verb
  • However, the judge could also decide on a sentence that excludes prison time if Penny is convicted of the lesser charge.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • If Penny is convicted of the criminally negligent homicide charge, the judge could also decide on a sentence that excludes prison time.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of excludes
Verb
  • Merchandise sold at Steinbrenner Field will also be Rays-specific after spring training concludes.
    Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The report concludes that the current risk level in the affected region of the DRC is high.
    Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of concludes
Verb
  • But on this night, as Fernandez finishes his dinner, Joe goes to his room and turns down the bed.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Wherever Moss finishes his football career, the school will have a class athlete.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of finishes
Verb
  • This one-stop-shop approach eliminates the need for fragmented solutions, further strengthening its market position.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Placing red and blue vertical bars on each end (with a narrow white stripe in between the colors) eliminates the ‘seal-on-bedsheet’ look.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of eliminates
Verb
  • The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The food-grade silicone can withstand temperatures up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit, distributes heat evenly, and prevents baked goods from sticking to the pan.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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