as in ending
the last part of a process or action
a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause
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as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem
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1
as in shutting
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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2
as in closing (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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3
as in finishing
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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4
as in stopping
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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5
as in approaching
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 closing
John Tuohy, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
Every community will be hurt by Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Aug. 2025
From the closing low on April 8 – days after Trump unveiled steep new tariff rates that were later delayed – to its all-time closing high this past Monday, the index has risen nearly 28%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Without closing schools, the district risked bankruptcy, a state takeover and loss of local control.
—Lizette Anaya, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The work mirrors that which was recently completed on the west side of the crossing and forced a lengthy closing there.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
Every community will be hurt by Corporation for Public Broadcasting closing.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Aug. 2025
From the closing low on April 8 – days after Trump unveiled steep new tariff rates that were later delayed – to its all-time closing high this past Monday, the index has risen nearly 28%.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
Without closing schools, the district risked bankruptcy, a state takeover and loss of local control.
—Lizette Anaya, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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The ending to our season really speaks to that question.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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It was released from trigeminal nerve endings surrounding cranial blood vessels.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The final system is likely to use a Stirling engine to convert fission heat into electricity and feature meltdown-proof liquid sodium circulation.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lead remediation has yet to begin on a final group of nine schools.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The problem is partly that power plays depend on finishing — which can vary wildly in a small sample — while teams spend roughly 10 percent of game time with the man advantage.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Most of the goals drop-off comes from a nosedive in finishing — the Jets have created more chances from prime real estate since the 4 Nations break than almost any other team.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The consultants’ recent conclusions were revealing.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat came together on a blockbuster trade before the NBA trade deadline last year.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Palace are working on possible replacements for Eze, who played the full 90 minutes in last week’s Community Shield match against Liverpool, and have approached Leicester City to explore a potential move for Bilal El Khannouss.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Here are some key drug patents expiring soon.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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With his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Palace must make serious efforts to tie their skipper down on a new deal, especially given the depth and quality in the squad behind Guehi is lacking.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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