Synonyms of close
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as in near
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as in narrow
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as in intimate
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as in silent
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as in careful
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as in breathless
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as in accurate
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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 to come
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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
Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2025
The most impactful shows were smaller in format, allowing for a closer appreciation of the pieces and the skill behind them.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Authorities allege their father, Samuel Carlos Edwards, huddled them in the neighboring bedroom and closed the door, before shooting Jefferson dead in the middle of the living room.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
The presser also comes as a March 14 shutdown deadline inches closer.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Canada selected a new prime minister-elect on Sunday night, as Justin Trudeau's reign nears a close amid a trade war with the United States.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This task is somewhat less challenging around the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way, Andromeda.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2025
The most impactful shows were smaller in format, allowing for a closer appreciation of the pieces and the skill behind them.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Dow closed lower by 890 points, or 2.08%, pulling back from a loss of more than 1,100 points at one point.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Authorities allege their father, Samuel Carlos Edwards, huddled them in the neighboring bedroom and closed the door, before shooting Jefferson dead in the middle of the living room.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
The presser also comes as a March 14 shutdown deadline inches closer.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Gabriela Hearst’s fall 2025 rtw collection debuts as Paris Fashion Week comes to a close.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Canada selected a new prime minister-elect on Sunday night, as Justin Trudeau's reign nears a close amid a trade war with the United States.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
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The key to standing out in a crowded marketplace is crafting a narrative that makes the case for why your diverse experiences and strengths are assets.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The celebrity tequila world is over-saturated, to say the least, but there are some brands in this crowded field that are actually worth checking out.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The nearest properties abutting the project are 124 feet away from its development site, making any potential fires threatening to local property and safety, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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The nearest state hospital is Hospital do Litoral Alentejano in Santiago do Cacém, about 40 minutes away.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The historically narrow majority that Republicans hold in the House of Representatives means this opposition will probably continue.—
Justin Peck / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rubrik beat Wall Street’s expectations, posting an adjusted loss of 18 cents per share for its fourth quarter, which was narrower than the 39 cent loss expected from analysts polled by LSEG.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those were just some of the yet-unheard pieces of evidence brought to light in the case suggesting intimate involvement of Newsmax's top executives and talent in programming decisions.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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The actor skillfully plays nine different roles using props, tone, and mannerisms to differentiate the characters, with the compact setting making the action feel all the more intimate.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After several minutes the second officer came and, again, Pike kept silent.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The event will also include silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink, and joyous community, according to a news release.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 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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The United States should immediately resume sharing influenza data with WHO’s databases, providing the most accurate picture of circulating strains.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Disaster-prone California has regulations that try to help ensure replacement values are accurate.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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