Synonyms of close
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as in near
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as in narrow
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as in silent
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as in careful
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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 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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2025
Numerous outlets have already reported on how close Barca is to landing breakout 2024/2025 La Liga star Joan Garcia from Espanyol, which could complicate Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future as Hansi Flick’s first choice goalkeeper.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 14 June 2025
But Paramount agreed to accept Skydance’s input on big-ticket expenditures while the two sides wait for the deal to close.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 June 2025
For example, the GFS could spit out a prediction for a US hurricane landfall about 10 days from now, only to have that chance completely disappear as the forecast date draws closer.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Now that minicamp has come to a close, Slayton has to wait about a month until training camp begins to keep building a strong foundation with Wilson.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Adjective
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2025
Numerous outlets have already reported on how close Barca is to landing breakout 2024/2025 La Liga star Joan Garcia from Espanyol, which could complicate Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future as Hansi Flick’s first choice goalkeeper.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
The Pacers allowed the Thunder to close the game on a 12-1 run.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 14 June 2025
But Paramount agreed to accept Skydance’s input on big-ticket expenditures while the two sides wait for the deal to close.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Adverb
Losing both parents has brought the siblings closer.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 June 2025
For example, the GFS could spit out a prediction for a US hurricane landfall about 10 days from now, only to have that chance completely disappear as the forecast date draws closer.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Noun
Father’s Day weekend has offered moviegoers a diverse slate of choices as the first half of the year comes to a close.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Now that minicamp has come to a close, Slayton has to wait about a month until training camp begins to keep building a strong foundation with Wilson.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
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Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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The warm-water experiences tend to be the most crowded, popular for their respiratory and joint pain relief.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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This is how Bailey became a learn-on-the-job type, with a near religious reverence for performing, if not the formal higher education of many with whom he’s shared the stage.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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And the ever-present potential of an injury means that the logjam could clear itself in the near future.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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This is due to the narrow percentage of Black filmmakers who have been given the space to make and distribute films for theatrical release.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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British India faced Soviet Central Asia across the Wakhan Corridor, a strip of Afghanistan only eleven miles wide at its narrowest points, which in 1893 had been designated the buffer zone between the Russian and British Empires.—
Dorothy Armstrong
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Its reign is now over, thanks to the arrival of a neighbor that’s even more intimate and determinedly low-profile.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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The operation, which would have required extensive planning and an intimate knowledge of the archive’s location and security, pushed the first Trump administration to withdraw from the original nuclear agreement with Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).—
Leila Gharagrozlou,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The Bombers’ offense was silent without its Captain as Aaron Judge received his first off night of the season before the Yanks head to Fenway Park on Friday for a three-game set with the Red Sox.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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While Sanabria Tarazona’s family has remained silent out of fear Prieto has publicly denounced his detention and urged U.S. authorities to reconsider.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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While the latest inflation and jobs market reports showed that any disruption caused by tariffs has so far been minor, the Fed is clearly being careful about what could happen in the coming weeks and months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 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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Amazon Prime Video’s newest NASCAR stat incorporates tens of thousands of incoming data points in real time, using machine learning over the course of a race for more accurate outputs.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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