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as in to close
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
please shut the door when you leave
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Recent Examples of shut
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cities all over the nation attempted to shut them down.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Rong Wei Neo, Bloomberg, 15 Mar. 2026
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut and that Tehran could open other fronts in the war if the conflict persists.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
There just weren’t very many playing opportunities, my window had seemingly shut right in front of me.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Cities all over the nation attempted to shut them down.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Adjective
Traffic through Hormuz has all but halted since the war began and Iran’s supreme leader said last week the strait should remain shut if the conflict continues.
—Rong Wei Neo, Bloomberg, 15 Mar. 2026
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut and that Tehran could open other fronts in the war if the conflict persists.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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Iranian military forces stopped a tanker from transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced would be closed yesterday, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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All westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 30 are closed at Montgomery Street in Fort Worth due to an accident, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ryne Nelson scattered nine hits over seven efficient innings, while closer Paul Sewald survived Donovan Walton’s two-out homer in the ninth to lock down his 18th save in 19 chances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Kaiser, a closed network of doctors, hospitals and clinics, opted to keep its facilities open by onboarding temporary workers during the strike.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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There has been no formal announcement or explanation from the international brand, but the closing was reported by South Beach Buzz on Instagram, and Google also notes the restaurant is permanently closed.—
Connie Ogle
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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There was a two-shot swing at the 13th when Bhatia holed a 10-foot birdie putt and Berger had a plugged lie in a bunker, facing a shot to the crispy green with water on the other side.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some possibilities include: Insufficient airflow in the cabin: This could be a problem with a bad blower motor, but more commonly a plugged cabin air filter.—
Amanda Wallace,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Don't Ignore The Warning Signs A clogged bathroom sink is easier to prevent than to fix.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Then, replace indoor air filters since clogged filters can restrict airflow.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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