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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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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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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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
Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
And there's the only medals that are presented at closing ceremonies, which is pretty cool.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 8 Jan. 2026
Peoria Unified School District is considering closing and consolidating schools in order to meet a necessary $21 million reduction in its budget.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
No one enjoys closing schools, and such measures should be considered only in dire circumstances.
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.
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Some providers have voiced their concerns about how the loss of subsidies could lead to more child care centers closing their doors.
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Noun
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Did the 'Christy' ending happen in real life?—
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The ending of the film certainly leaves it open to the possibility.—
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With Packers first-year team president Ed Policy likely approaching a decision on LaFleur’s future this offseason before the final year of his contract, LaFleur did himself no favors ahead of those conversations.—
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Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP George Clooney and Don Cheadle, who came onstage to present the final award for the night, joked about the standing ovation, with Cheadle noting Clooney did not receive one.—
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Congress made history at the end of last year by shutting the government down for the longest period in history, at 43 days.—
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That's because most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains will remain open on New Year's Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, while some will be shutting their doors on New Year's Day.—
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Shough spent three seasons at Oregon and Texas Tech before finishing at Louisville in 2024.—
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If schedules clash, suggest a two-step approach, like meeting online first and finishing later.—
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The Rhode founder and her stylist Dani Michele delivered a show-stopping moment on the red carpet, pulling a shimmering 2009 Armani Privé gown from the archives.—
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Stroll through the Funk Zone, stopping at wineries, breweries, and local shops along the way.—
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But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.—
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Videos of the shooting in Minnesota showed federal agents approaching Good’s SUV stopped in the middle of a neighborhood street.—
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
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Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.—
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While Constantine died before the filming of 2023’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the plot of the movie paid tribute to the actor, revolving around a family trip to Greece intended to honor his character’s last wish.—
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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