as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
after the closure of the region's last copper mine, the population simply withered away
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Recent Examples of closure
Unlike other tote bags that feature a magnetic closure at the top, this tote has a zipper closure, ensuring the contents of the bag do not spill out.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
There will be a dividend cut by 2027, a punitive refinancing in 2029, deeper franchisee frustration, unit closures, and a slow bleed into irrelevance.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This list is published weekly with closures since the previous week’s list.
—Ian Wheeler, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
There is a road closure on Winchester Avenue from Manchester Trafficway to I-70 West.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
There will be a dividend cut by 2027, a punitive refinancing in 2029, deeper franchisee frustration, unit closures, and a slow bleed into irrelevance.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This list is published weekly with closures since the previous week’s list.
—Ian Wheeler, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
There is a road closure on Winchester Avenue from Manchester Trafficway to I-70 West.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
Noun
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Or that cessation triggers withdrawal symptoms—including pain, fever, and diarrhea—similar to those faced by opioid abusers.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Senate bill is opposed by multiple smoking cessation groups, who argued that the Senate version lacked teeth to curb youth vaping.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The moment carried extra weight because this wasn’t just a season ending.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But this time, quarterback Conner Harrell took command, helping coach Tim Albin earn his first win as the 49ers’ head coach, rewriting an ending that felt all too familiar for 15,681 Charlotte fans in attendance.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But just as the journey was about to begin, COVID-19 forced everything to a halt.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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At Walt Disney World in Orlando free buses from the airport to its on-site hotels ground to a halt along with contactless room keys which came in the form of collectable wristbands.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announced at the end of the show that the Season 34 premiere’s viewership doubled compared to Season 33, proving that this season will be one to watch.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tanner Gordon was not on a lot of bingo cards to be the Rockies’ best starting pitcher at the end of the 2025 season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More retirements and campaigns are expected before the 119th Congress comes to a close.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Lombardi had an up-close look at James every day in practice.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That’s the conclusion of Megan McArdle, an oft-Trump-critic, libertarian-minded Washington Post columnist.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Below is a multi-factor evaluation that offers a more in-depth understanding of our conclusions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the funding extension is unlikely to succeed in the Senate, meaning a shutdown is still fast approaching.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images As Congress engages in its latest battle over federal spending that could lead to a government shutdown, keep your eye on policy changes buried deep in the House Appropriations Committee’s financial services spending bill.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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