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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2
as in closing (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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3
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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4
as in stopping
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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5
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
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
By closing competency gaps, enhancing governance structures and fostering a culture of accountability, banks can position themselves for long-term success in the digital age.
—Paul Davis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Readers noted that stores at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Promenade Temecula and Inland Center in San Bernardino all had closing signs on their storefront windows.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday evening, a small group of parents, students and CTU organizers gathered outside Rufino Tamayo Elementary in Gage Park holding signs and plastic candles to protest the potential closing of the school.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The merger is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
By closing competency gaps, enhancing governance structures and fostering a culture of accountability, banks can position themselves for long-term success in the digital age.
—Paul Davis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Readers noted that stores at Westfield Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Promenade Temecula and Inland Center in San Bernardino all had closing signs on their storefront windows.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday evening, a small group of parents, students and CTU organizers gathered outside Rufino Tamayo Elementary in Gage Park holding signs and plastic candles to protest the potential closing of the school.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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This premise, drawn from a 2022 novel by Edward Ashton, is Bong’s bleakest yet, which is one of the reasons it’s accompanied by the closest he’s come to a happy ending (spoilers, obviously, will follow).—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The college basketball video games lagged the college football games in sales; EA’s final installment reportedly failed to surpass 200,000 unit sales.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Force will be back for its third and final season later this year.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Injuries, a declining offence and a disappointing bullpen all led to the club finishing last in the American League East.—
Kaitlyn McGrath,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The class in Nebraska six years ago featured Omaha Burke’s Xavier Watts, who is finishing an All-America career at Notre Dame in the CFP.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected by economists to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the conclusion of its March meeting.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Board Chair Mark Jerrell was blunt at the presentation’s conclusion.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Former First-Round Pick Linebacker in Blockbuster Trade With Titans The Ravens received their picks for losing Patrick Queen, Jadeveon Clowney, Geno Stone, and Kevin Zeitler in free agency last offseason, which makes their success this past season more impressive.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Jockey Flavien Prat road John Hancock last race but stays aboard Rapture here.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Still, the Cardinals will continue to monitor interest levels on both Fedde and Steven Matz, two pitchers on expiring deals.—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the copyright is expiring only on the version of Popeye introduced in 1929.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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