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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
Yacob Reyes, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
At the top of the episode, Bart tells young Ray that being a man means taking the hit and keeping your mouth shut.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Reuters, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Johansen had a cut on her forehead, her face was severely beaten and one of her eyes was swollen shut, according to photos of her included as an exhibit in the Nashville case against Rivers and viewed by The Tennessean.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 12 July 2024
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Verb
Three weeks remain in this year's legislative session, and the window for legislation to advance is nearly shut.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
At the top of the episode, Bart tells young Ray that being a man means taking the hit and keeping your mouth shut.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Schools remained shut and additional flights were scheduled to help people leave the Greek island of Santorini on Monday as dozens of tremors shook the popular holiday destination for a fourth day.
—Reuters, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Johansen had a cut on her forehead, her face was severely beaten and one of her eyes was swollen shut, according to photos of her included as an exhibit in the Nashville case against Rivers and viewed by The Tennessean.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 12 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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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
Verb
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This cream incorporates hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration and a compound called DMAE, a vitamin B derivative that can help to smooth skin’s texture.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
28 Mar. 2025
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Centella asiatica and tocopherol work together for hydration, which lactic acid acts as a humectant to lock in moisture and retain a lustrous look.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Today, March 27, is 30 days since the ruling, thus the file is closed.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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His restaurant, The Foundry, which opened in 2007 but is now closed, garnered positive reviews from Los Angeles Magazine and Conde Nast.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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He is very plugged into the world of change-makers in the incarceration realm.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the new generation of GaN chargers with more power and USB ports sometimes struggle to stay plugged in due to their size and weight.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
7 Aug. 2024
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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