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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1
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
Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump is misusing proficiency data to justify the closing of the Department of Education.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
With closing arguments expected by Thursday (April 3), jurors will soon decide whether Doe’s claims warrant legal consequences for Way.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The current trial started March 13 and is expected to reach closing arguments by Thursday.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Qualcomm did not share the purchase price, terms or closing date of the acquisition deal.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump is misusing proficiency data to justify the closing of the Department of Education.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
With closing arguments expected by Thursday (April 3), jurors will soon decide whether Doe’s claims warrant legal consequences for Way.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The current trial started March 13 and is expected to reach closing arguments by Thursday.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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So the ending of the record is getting up onto the top of the moors and screaming at the sky—and off and into the clouds, and then we’re gone.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2025
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Season 3 left off in a dire place — in a shocking twist ending, Ava betrayed Deborah after the comedian had stabbed her in the back by naming someone else as the head writer of her new late-night show.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth announced Wednesday that U.S. and Panamanian officials had already signed a memorandum of understanding, and that a final document is on the way to formally secure toll-free priority for American naval vessels.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 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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This can complicate diagnosis and lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous conclusions.—
Jack Hidary,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Studies from New Zealand, Sweden, and elsewhere have come to similar conclusions, finding no negative effect of low levels of fluoride on IQ.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That could be José Ruiz, who’s never been a regular go-to option in the late innings since arriving in Philly last year.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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At this time last year, five homicides were reported in the city.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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