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as in shuts
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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as in closes (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ends
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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as in expires
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in comes
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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as in courtyards
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
a garden in a close at the center of the complex
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as in halts
the stopping of a process or activity
at the close of the evening
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as in endings
the last part of a process or action
managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
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Recent Examples of closes
Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
This was the scene at Burberry’s show in London on Monday — a headline event that always closes the city’s fashion week.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Tour, which closes with a show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on December 16.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2025
The Bistro also closes for four weeks every year — two in the summer and two in the winter — so that all staff including Samir and Rachel can travel, see family or just take a breather.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Competitive Impact Once the deal closes, Atlassian will become the first major platform vendor to offer integrated project management, collaboration, and developer productivity measurement in a single ecosystem.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
According to the Authority's CEO, that closes the funding gap for the early operating segment in the Central Valley.
—Matthew Serratto, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, a state with a latent nuclear program presents a ripe target for adversaries and counterproliferators seeking to prevent weaponization who may be tempted to act swiftly before the window to do so closes and the state can plausibly threaten nuclear retaliation.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
The volume bars show six weekly volume totals above the 50-period average of 94 million shares — four of which were positive weekly closes.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Delta will announce the winning destination within 30 days after voting closes.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Final results will be announced about 30 days after voting closes.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
The Loons have two vacant U22 spots available before the transfer window closes.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
If the deal with Universal closes, executive VP of production development Jay Polidoro and director of development Tony Ducret will oversee the project for the studio.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
As 2024 closes, taxpayers are looking to the next year—only, the 2025 tax year is likely to be anything but typical.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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And if even the sight of files is a turn off for you, this one closes completely to resemble a scholarly looking set of books.
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Digging deeper, Visa stock is trading within striking distance of its 12-month moving average, after spending at least 80% of the last 20 monthly closes above this trendline.
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Israel has controlled the bridge since that war and shuts it on religious holidays, or because of security concerns.—
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The municipality of Benicia faces a $10 million budget hit if Valero shuts the refinery as planned, said Mayor Steve Young.—
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Louisville lawmakers have passed an ordinance that ends permit requirements for some protests — an effort led by a Republican council member who has in the past called out Mayor Craig Greenberg's administration for not enforcing the city's permitting rules.—
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With durable designs and timeless style, these pieces will make holiday cooking easier — and continue to serve you long after the season ends.—
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The threat of another MLB lockout looms when the current Basic Agreement expires after the 2026 season.—
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The Little Rock Board of Directors must confirm Buchanan's reappointment to the panel, which would be for a five-year term that expires in September 2030.—
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The new launch comes just a few months after The Dispatch acquired SCOTUSBlog, the legal analysis website.—
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The pair's conversation comes just after the release of their books.—
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Like Week 2 of the NFL season, Week 4 concludes with dual MNF offerings.—
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Rodgers may still fully be planning to retire after the 2025 season concludes.—
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To begin with, their source data on funding priorities stops at 2007, leaving a roughly 15-year gap where research funding can't be analyzed, but patents are still being filed.—
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There was an awkward pause before the couple did what everyone does when an escalator stops escalating.—
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As the nation approaches its 250th birthday next year, the National Archives has mounted its first display of the entire Constitution.—
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As the nation approaches the 2026 midterm elections, these developments could have significant implications for the political climate.—
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From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.—
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Royals’ offense finishes strong The Royals were plagued with an inconsistent offense this season.—
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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