Synonyms of close
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as in silent
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as in careful
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as in to shut
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as in to close (down)
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as in to end
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as in to stop
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as in ending
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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts
the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy
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as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
my birthday is close to Christmas a shopping mall that is very close to the highway these words are close synonyms
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as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
the election results were so close that the votes had to be recounted
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as in intimate
closely acquainted
a small wedding ceremony that was limited to close friends
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as in silent
given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge
she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life
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as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible
the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls
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as in breathless
lacking fresh air
a small room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere
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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a close analysis of the box-office performance of action movies
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as in to shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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as in to end
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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as in to stop
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the stranded passengers drew close for reassurance
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as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a garden in a close at the center of the complex
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as in ending
the stopping of a process or activity
at the close of the evening
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as in conclusion
the last part of a process or action
managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
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Recent Examples of close
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The six-point halftime margin would be the closest Boise State would be to Nebraska for the rest of the game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
Jiang Junzhe, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 9:27 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 9:48 a.m.
Kansas City: I-70 closed
The road is closed from 11th Street/Exit 2 to I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 in Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Annalise Frank, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
These neat rows of brick townhomes were situated close enough to the mills for the workers to be able to march down for their meals and be back at work within a thirty-minute window.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Apr. 2025
Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Shares of Boeing Company were slightly higher at the close after CEO Kelly Ortberg faced a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on safety concerns.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Visitors can get up close and touch history at the ruins left behind.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The six-point halftime margin would be the closest Boise State would be to Nebraska for the rest of the game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
Markets in Shanghai, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Indonesia were closed for holidays, limiting the scope of Friday’s sell-offs in Asia.
—Jiang Junzhe, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 9:27 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 9:48 a.m.
Kansas City: I-70 closed
The road is closed from 11th Street/Exit 2 to I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 in Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Michigan Central came in close behind with 15% (38), then the DIA, Belle Isle Conservatory, Masonic Temple and Renaissance Center.
Between the lines: Nearly 13% of you chose to write in a candidate.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
These neat rows of brick townhomes were situated close enough to the mills for the workers to be able to march down for their meals and be back at work within a thirty-minute window.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
The tariff announcement kicked off a breathtaking plunge in the U.S. stock market, and by close of trading Thursday afternoon the prices of Apple and Meta stock had plummeted 9%, and Santa Clara computer chip titan Nvidia was down nearly 8%.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Shares of Boeing Company were slightly higher at the close after CEO Kelly Ortberg faced a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on safety concerns.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
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In that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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As tensions threaten to turn to violence in the crowded train car, the officer arrives.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To find the nearest Crumbl store near you, visit crumblcookies.com/stores.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Stephenson is set to return for the Reds in the near future and Cincinnati recently locked up Trevino to a multi-year deal.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The narrow five-game spread between the top and bottom performers illustrates the relative consistency in baseline predictive ability.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Any migrant can individually bring a claim, Harris argued, but only in Texas where they're being held, and only along narrower grounds.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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This novel is an intimate exploration into the impact of identity on ourselves, the true meaning of legacy and resentment and forgiveness between families.—
Angie Thomas,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new releases arrive amid a fresh wave of activity for the duo, who kicked off their anniversary run in 2023 with a handful of intimate live shows, performing Moon Safari in full for the first time.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
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While the Kardashians have remained publicly silent in response to his latest outburst, Ye’s ongoing battle with his former in-laws continues to play out in the public eye.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Musk was silent on his X platform in the wake of Crawford’s victory, reposting a message about Vietnam and tariffs but nothing on the Supreme Court contest.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the discussion around Golden this season has been muted, strained and careful all the way to the end, Monday’s dramatic 65-63 comeback win against Houston to seize the title.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many target companies use different software and services—Google vs. Microsoft, on-premise vs. cloud, etc. Unraveling and consolidating these technologies is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution.—
David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Moore sprinted down the field in celebration of his game-saving play with 29 seconds left that gave UCLA an unexpectedly breathless 27-20 victory.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Nov. 2024
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Jerry Coyne has a post up which critiques an extremely breathless review of a new book, Epigenetics Revolution.—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
24 Aug. 2011
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But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Garland handed the character work of directing to Mendoza to honor the project’s one abiding rule: sticking without exception to an utterly accurate recounting.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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