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as in restricted
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as in blocked
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as in 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 closed (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ended
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 stopped
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in approached
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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Recent Examples of closed
Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the following roads are either fully or partially closed:
Malibu Canyon Road at Mulholland Highway to Pacific Coast Highway is fully closed.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Five Below's 1,700 stores across the U.S. will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day but will open the next day.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The watch includes a closed caseback with an engraving of the Colorado mountains and Arizona desert flora.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ghost distilleries—closed or mothballed facilities brought back to life—carry historical appeal, scarcity and traditional methods that make their products desirable among collectors and investors alike.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the following roads are either fully or partially closed:
Malibu Canyon Road at Mulholland Highway to Pacific Coast Highway is fully closed.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Five Below's 1,700 stores across the U.S. will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day but will open the next day.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The watch includes a closed caseback with an engraving of the Colorado mountains and Arizona desert flora.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania were able to persuade a simulated self-driving car to ignore stop signs and even drive off a bridge, get a wheeled robot to find the best place to detonate a bomb, and force a four-legged robot to spy on people and enter restricted areas.Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hours earlier, Israel fired on individuals attempting to reenter restricted areas in the town of Markaba, citing ceasefire violations, while Lebanon reported two injuries from the incident.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Yellowstone just aired its season 5B finale, which may have shut the barn door on that flagship series (though spinoffs are in the works).Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the book, Lee and Allerton get close to finding the ayahuasca, but that door is quickly shut.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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The team looked to have turned a corner after a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest last week ended a run of six matches without a win, but Guardiola’s side struggled to a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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When World War II ended and the horrors of the Holocaust began to emerge, the focus was on the human cost, and seeking justice, retribution and answers for the survivors and bereaved families.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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African American freshmen enrollment has notably decreased by 16.9% at highly selective public and private nonprofit four-year schools.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Humphreys family sold a 25% stake in the business to the Carlyle Group, a $447 billion (assets under management) private equity firm, for an undisclosed sum in 2019.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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It’s expected to carry over 250,000 passengers per day, removing nearly 60,000 cars from the congested streets, according to the Guardian.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Active Serum is a powerhouse blend of salicylic acid, glycolic acid, phytic acid, and a mixture of botanical extracts to penetrate deep into congested pores and target acne.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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In 2023 the Jays finished 8th in the AL in runs scored, and then dropped to 11th in 2024.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tyler eventually left the stage, ran to Fallon’s desk and finished the episode on the host’s back.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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After that expired, the Rangers signed him to a two-year deal.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Mets purchased the Triple-A club and the ballpark in 2018 after their contract with the Las Vegas team expired.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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