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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The bay door, which was supposed to open to release the satellites, was jammed shut.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
One of them even said their window wouldn’t shut all the way.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The bay door, which was supposed to open to release the satellites, was jammed shut.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Adjective
The senior care industry was already strained after the COVID-19 pandemic, when about 30 assisted living facilities in the Treasure Valley shut their doors.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
One of them even said their window wouldn’t shut all the way.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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The Robco Transmission & Auto shop was closed at the time of the crash.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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But major indexes closed higher Monday, despite news of a weaker-than-expected jobs market in August.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its low deductible and month-to-month coverage are pluses, as well, since most warranty companies lock you into a multi-year contract.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each transcribed interview has been closed-door and conducted over several hours by the majority and minority committee staff.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even after the air conditioning was fixed, the restaurant remained closed because of staffing issues.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Olsen: This season in particular feels very plugged into things that are happening in our real world right now.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Replace Filters Regularly A clogged air filter forces systems to work overtime.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gone were the giant inflated Brown statues that appeared during recent Breezy Bowl shows (and at his Tycoon Music Festival appearance here in April), which prompted concertgoer complaints about obstructed views.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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