as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
after the closure of the region's last copper mine, the population simply withered away
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Recent Examples of closures
With the holidays approaching, many are preparing for time off and planning ahead for the widespread business and store closures that typically occur.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
More closures are possible closer to the countdown.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
The reduction, part of the city’s 2025 spending plan, has prompted widespread concerns over closures and threats to Berlin’s status as a major cultural hub.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Check your local school district's website for school closures.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The Container Store did not announce store closures along with its bankruptcy news Sunday.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
As a result, reports of college closures have become commonplace.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This morning’s must reads Irwindale Speedway closed over the weekend, leaving a massive void in the Southern California racing scene, which has seen a string of race track closures over the decades.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Drivers can expect lane restrictions or weekend and overnight closures on Loop 101, according to ADOT.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
More closures are possible closer to the countdown.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
The reduction, part of the city’s 2025 spending plan, has prompted widespread concerns over closures and threats to Berlin’s status as a major cultural hub.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Check your local school district's website for school closures.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The Container Store did not announce store closures along with its bankruptcy news Sunday.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
As a result, reports of college closures have become commonplace.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This morning’s must reads Irwindale Speedway closed over the weekend, leaving a massive void in the Southern California racing scene, which has seen a string of race track closures over the decades.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Drivers can expect lane restrictions or weekend and overnight closures on Loop 101, according to ADOT.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closures
Noun
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Stimulus payments were sanctioned by Congress to help prop up the economy during COVID-19 shutdowns.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Social Security's contingency plan for government shutdowns The Social Security Administration has a contingency plan for shutdowns.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Closures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closures. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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