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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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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as in closing (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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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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as in stopping
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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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
Mikelle Street, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Undercooked cinematic universes, repetitive sequels, Hollywood strikes, and theater closings have all contributed to a sense that movies must continually justify their existence, more than a century into the medium’s existence.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
CrowdStrike delivered a very good quarter after Tuesday’s closing bell, with management raising its full-year outlook on sales, operating income, and earnings.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
But there are plenty of free agents with closing experience available.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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Celebrity guests descended on Abu Dhabi for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, attending events from Thursday to Sunday to celebrate the closing race of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Undercooked cinematic universes, repetitive sequels, Hollywood strikes, and theater closings have all contributed to a sense that movies must continually justify their existence, more than a century into the medium’s existence.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
CrowdStrike delivered a very good quarter after Tuesday’s closing bell, with management raising its full-year outlook on sales, operating income, and earnings.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
But there are plenty of free agents with closing experience available.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
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The third—the series’ best and last—has Sam trying to repay the favor by making sure a newly married Joel isn’t sacrificing too much of himself to achieve a happy ending.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Eras Tour raked in more than $2 billion in ticket sales. endings 2:06 p.m. A Somebody Somewhere Spectacle Bridget Everett’s HBO half-hour counted its victories in developments modest by TV standards and monumental on the scale of everyday life.Britina Cheng, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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The decision in the final weeks of President Joe Biden's administration sets up a fight over the future of California's vehicle regulations.David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The final game was another sellout of 18,519, as Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a triple double—26 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Known for finishing bourbon in port barrels, Angel’s Envy in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leader in barrel experimentation.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Freezing foods below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius) keeps them safe for longer by stopping bacterial growth.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes could be nearing a conclusion.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trial of Ricard Allen for the Delphi murders A heartbreaking story that garnered national attention and spanned more than seven years finally came to a conclusion in 2024 when a jury found Delphi's Richard Allen guilty on all counts in the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams.Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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In his last fight, held two weeks before his murder, Kolenovic scored a first-round knockout over Ronnie Glover with a right to the head at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, Long Island.Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kylian Mbappe was just starting to find his feet with fantastic strikes against Girona and Atalanta in his last two matches.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This storyline provided intrigue at the winter meetings, which are concluding Thursday, but in this case there’s not likely to be fire where there is smoke.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While concluding his lengthy run as Captain America, Evans didn’t remain off the big screen for long.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are young players and veterans on expiring contracts who have stuff to show but this project is going to take an offseason of the right choices to get things back on track.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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Their successors would serve terms that would be staggered, with one term expiring every two years.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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