as in ending
the last part of a process or action
a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause
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as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem
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1
as in shutting
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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2
as in closing (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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3
as in finishing
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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4
as in stopping
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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5
as in approaching
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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Recent Examples of closing
Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The store’s owners said the closing was because of market factors, such as people buying more things online.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025
Joann will be rolling out closing sales at all its stores, according to USA Today.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
The iconic annual celebration has not been held since the closing of CB Hannegan’s in 2017.
—Debby Rice, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The collateral damages range from having to halt vital services, like providing HIV treatment, to closing doors.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
The store’s owners said the closing was because of market factors, such as people buying more things online.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Feb. 2025
Joann will be rolling out closing sales at all its stores, according to USA Today.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
The iconic annual celebration has not been held since the closing of CB Hannegan’s in 2017.
—Debby Rice, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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The ending, like most broken marriages, has gotten ugly.—
Paul Sullivan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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Portia & Jack 3 of 6 What happens to Portia and Jack in The White Lotus season 2 ending?—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This adds a fair bit of context to the discussion of whether the Canucks stood in Hughes’ way, in terms of joining Team USA for the final on Thursday.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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While no final decision has been made on Hooters' potential bankruptcy, the chain could face restaurant closures in the months ahead.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Injuries, a declining offence and a disappointing bullpen all led to the club finishing last in the American League East.—
Kaitlyn McGrath,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The class in Nebraska six years ago featured Omaha Burke’s Xavier Watts, who is finishing an All-America career at Notre Dame in the CFP.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Watching Jacob imprint on a horrifying CGI baby is one of the series’ worst moments, but Bella’s transition into a vampire is one of the best — and an effective cliffhanger for the saga’s epic conclusion.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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In other cases, workers are drawing their own conclusions.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Two dogs that mauled a 73-year-old woman in Idaho last year had cocaine in their systems, according to pathology reports obtained this week by the Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Cohen said that Figure Skating in Harlem commissioned a feasibility study last year.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Still, the Cardinals will continue to monitor interest levels on both Fedde and Steven Matz, two pitchers on expiring deals.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the copyright is expiring only on the version of Popeye introduced in 1929.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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