: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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The Kings had closers, while the Warriors’ closer got double- and triple-teamed.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
Just a reminder: closers come in all shapes and sizes.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Former closers such as David Robertson, Kenley Jansen and Paul Sewald make sense.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
As Will periodically rode by on a Segway to monitor his work—Segways were for closers on Seal Team Six—Colvin flailed in his efforts to charm the residents of St. Cloud.
—Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
Just a reminder: closers come in all shapes and sizes.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Former closers such as David Robertson, Kenley Jansen and Paul Sewald make sense.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
As Will periodically rode by on a Segway to monitor his work—Segways were for closers on Seal Team Six—Colvin flailed in his efforts to charm the residents of St. Cloud.
—Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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