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 in
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as in courtyard
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as in ending
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as in conclusion
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as in secrecy
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as in economy
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as in intimacy
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as in proximity
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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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as in secrecy
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret
we tried to penetrate her strange closeness about her domestic life
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as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
rebelled against his parents' closeness with his allowance
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the body was too decomposed to estimate the time of death with any great closeness
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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the closeness of their relationship was a matter of intense speculation among their coworkers
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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
we were surprised by the closeness of everything to our downtown loft
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as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
how much you get out of the sermon will depend on the closeness with which you listen to it
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Recent Examples of close
Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
For the after-party, Hooker changed into a custom dress designed by a close friend.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan's capital Juba because of rising tensions that have brought the East African country to the verge of civil war, the German foreign ministry said on Saturday.
—Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Anthony Lake, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump may be pushing Americans further apart, but he’s brought Canadians closer together.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.48 per share, payable on May 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2025.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Gigabyte's lowest-cost A16 models will start with an RTX 4050 to stay as close as possible to the tantalizing $1,000 price point, with other graphics options available from that point.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
For the after-party, Hooker changed into a custom dress designed by a close friend.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
In 1956, Virginia’s governor closed three cities’ schools rather than integrate.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan's capital Juba because of rising tensions that have brought the East African country to the verge of civil war, the German foreign ministry said on Saturday.
—Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
What also of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with Iran closer than ever to its own nuclear weapon?
—Anthony Lake, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump may be pushing Americans further apart, but he’s brought Canadians closer together.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
On Sunday, the second week of action comes to a close as NJ/NY Gotham City takes on Orlando Pride.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.48 per share, payable on May 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 10, 2025.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close
Adjective
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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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As far as the roster itself, Reinsdorf and a front office overhauled by second-year general manager Chris Getz seem to have the Sox built for a sale in the near future.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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What Happens Next Flooding can cause billions of dollars in damages—and flood insurance is likely to become even more expensive for California homeowners in areas poised to become more vulnerable in the near future.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The normally thick horizon haze could attenuate and redden the sun's light somewhat giving it the appearance of a narrow slice of cantaloupe melon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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With this victory, Democrats maintain a narrow majority of 102-101 in the state House.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The photos come about a week after Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift were spotted spending an intimate night out in New York City.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.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
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since then, Vance has been more careful not to deviate publicly from the president's policy position.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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Urban Planning By creating highly accurate 3D models of cities, project managers and architects can visualize the entire urban environment, simulate changes and make more informed decisions.—
Carlos Melendez,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Close.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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