1
as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
the team closed out the season with major losses
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2
as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise
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Recent Examples of close out
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Denver residents weigh in with ideas for massive new city park
Sunday, Aug. 3: The Rowdy Brass Band, Tivoli Club Brass Band and Guerrilla Fanfare close out the season with a brass band extravaganza.
—The Know, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Hasbro is still feeling the impact of a weak 2023 that led to excess inventory and closeouts, as well as growing pains related to its plan to right-size its business and shed less profitable toys and business segments.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Wimbley, the team captain, and four-year varsity starter, spent the first year of high school at Dillard and then moved over to Westminster Academy for two seasons before closing out his senior campaign with his first state title.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Denver residents weigh in with ideas for massive new city park
Sunday, Aug. 3: The Rowdy Brass Band, Tivoli Club Brass Band and Guerrilla Fanfare close out the season with a brass band extravaganza.
—The Know, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Hasbro is still feeling the impact of a weak 2023 that led to excess inventory and closeouts, as well as growing pains related to its plan to right-size its business and shed less profitable toys and business segments.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out
Verb
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Here, then, there are no fierce battles that end within a matter of minutes, and no miles-long journeys glossed over by a convenient dissolve.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pinch hitter Gavin Lux followed with a walk, but two straight flyouts ended that threat.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While the sector has been excluded from the recent tariffs, levies could come in the future.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Dimon is proposing to both increase the size of the credit and remove restrictions tied to family status—a move that would open EITC access to many workers that are currently excluded.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Third, effective assertion—expressing your viewpoint clearly and confidently while inviting dialogue instead of shutting it down.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The right-hander shut the Fish out over five innings, allowing five hits and two walks, while striking out four.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump issued an executive order suspending clearances for those at another prominent law firm, Wilmer Hale.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, the staffer was investigated, asked to take a polygraph and was told the agency intends to revoke her clearance.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After posting a 21st-place average finish over 252 races driving for Front Row, McDowell is 15th in the Cup Series standings entering Darlington.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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Robinson started in place of Herro, finishing the loss with 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three-point range in 31 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California, banned the sale of most tobacco products beginning in 2021.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Certain artificial dyes used in the U.S. are banned or subject to warning labels in other countries.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Consistently acknowledge community contributions and close the feedback loop by explaining how their input shaped your decisions.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The department closed 34 and referred 11 to the Office of Insurance Regulation.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some investors tried to find some bargains in the rubble of the worst decline since the pandemic in 2020, giving the market a bit of a boost.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, those bargain tickets are only for children between the ages of 3 and 9.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Close out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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