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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
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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
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
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
Landlord is in possession of 'premises' CT restaurant known for ‘great meals’ closes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Landlord is in possession of 'premises' CT restaurant known for ‘great meals’ closes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Landlord is in possession of 'premises' CT restaurant known for ‘great meals’ closes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Landlord is in possession of 'premises' CT restaurant known for ‘great meals’ closes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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
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
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
Landlord is in possession of 'premises' CT restaurant known for ‘great meals’ closes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Landlord is in possession of 'premises' CT restaurant known for ‘great meals’ closes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Landlord is in possession of 'premises' CT restaurant known for ‘great meals’ closes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Landlord is in possession of 'premises' CT restaurant known for ‘great meals’ closes.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes
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For now, the pro football season mercifully ends, and not nearly soon enough.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Current government funding expires Friday night when Congress is scheduled to adjourn for the holidays.George Petras, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
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Once the regular season concludes, other teams can request permission from the Cowboys to interview McCarthy for head coaching positions, and Dallas will decide whether to allow it.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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As deer season concludes, diehard hunters will process a range of emotions.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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The twin measures come as Kehoe and other officials predict tighter budgets are looming, as Missouri finishes spending the massive amount of federal pandemic aid that flowed into the state.Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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There's no equipment to chase down, no wait while someone else finishes their set, and no having to manually record your sets.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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But Social Security payments won’t be delayed if the government ceases operating because of a shutdown.Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu has said the fighting will only end when Hamas ceases to exist as an organization.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
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As the year nears its end, investors should look for 2024 laggards that could see their fortunes change in 2025.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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As 2025 nears, Carrie Underwood will headline the night with a live performance of some of her biggest hits.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Closes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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