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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of closure
The Cincinnati Enquirer has live updates into the fire and road closures.
—
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
But in a conference call with investors Thursday, the company said those closures will be offset by new restaurant openings.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Plus: Expect intermittent closures of Pennsylvania Avenue between the 2200-2400 blocks on Monday.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
When Karen Swift first went missing in 2011, the community of Dyersburg was gripped by a deep hunger for answers -- answers that could offer closure for them and justice for Karen.
—Gemma Schneider, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for closure 
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
But in a conference call with investors Thursday, the company said those closures will be offset by new restaurant openings.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Plus: Expect intermittent closures of Pennsylvania Avenue between the 2200-2400 blocks on Monday.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
When Karen Swift first went missing in 2011, the community of Dyersburg was gripped by a deep hunger for answers -- answers that could offer closure for them and justice for Karen.
—Gemma Schneider, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for closure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
Noun
-
Instead, what the country needs now is an interim cessation of hostilities that largely reflects current realities on the ground.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
-
The same family of contaminants triggered past recalls of the heartburn drug Zantac, the diabetes drug metformin and the smoking cessation medication Chantix.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Photo: Kimberley French/A24 Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Heretic.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
-
There’s this extraordinary moment where the ending of the Jan 6th hearings were concluding at the very moment of his entire congressional career.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Power Of Connected Manufacturing In today’s manufacturing plants, when a motor seizes up, the assembly line comes to a halt.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
-
And everything that people hate about politics went on steroids: after Trump abused his power, work on anything productive out of Washington ground to a halt.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Legend at Ralston Valley, TBA Class 4A No. 1 Dakota Ridge beat No. 17 Loveland, 49-21: Dakota Ridge rolled to its 10th straight win, topping 40 points before the end of the third quarter to advance to the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six seasons.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
-
Success or failure In the end, two main factors will shape the Party’s future more than all the bed-wetting, nit-picking, analyses and commissions.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Here's which races to watch in Nebraska as the election comes to a close.Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
-
But buckle your seatbelts and grab your hats: The rollercoaster took still another lurching turn: At the close of November 4, Trump vaulted back in front, though by a super-slim 12 EVs.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the conclusion of higher margin grants associated with the development of SGX943 and CiVax™.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
-
The conclusion of the poll is that many Americans think celebrities should stay out of politics, YouGov said — an idea in line with assertions made by the New York Times’ Peter Baker.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
This decline is attributed to the strategic exit from unprofitable customers in the Brick & Mortar channel and the shutdown of the direct-to-consumer channel.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
-
Trump could also count on the support of many Republicans and others who recalled that prior to COVID-19 shutdowns that began in March 2020, his term had been marked by gains in jobs and the stock market.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near closure
Cite this Entry
“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share