as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
after the closure of the region's last copper mine, the population simply withered away
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Recent Examples of closures
The work could affect traffic and street parking at times and may require occasional lane closures.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The weekend closures will allow crews to install 16 girders for the first of the two new flyover ramps.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence are stepping out in the style, which typically features a rubber sole paired with a more refined upper, often finished with straps, elastic laces, or hook-and-loop closures.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the closures have also prompted some programmatic changes, which will mean some shifts for enrollment practices.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The closures are part of Macy’s plan to reduce its footprint by 30% by 2027, focusing on strengthening remaining stores and expanding luxury offerings.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Lane closures caused the street entrance to the Beverly Hilton to become overly clogged, with many attendees choosing to exit their cars and hoof it to ensure an arrival before the broadcast started.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
That District 65 would make another attempt at closures so soon had seemed unlikely.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Unos recently announced several closures, including three in Massachusetts.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closures
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
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But maybe Tomlin wants to take a break after all these winning seasons that have had disappointing endings.—
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Thomas and Scott have put together storybook endings to their college careers.—
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Conflict in Yemen has prompted air traffic halts — leaving about 600 tourists stranded on a remote island.—
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The fact that any soliloquy halts dramatic action also poses a challenge.—
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Helping in the formation of red and white blood cells and platelets in the bone marrow at the ends of the bones.—
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Adelman brought him back into the game while looking for a spark at both ends after New Orleans went on an 8-0 run to take a 100-94 lead.—
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But the Nevada Democrat also dislikes government shutdowns or standoffs over them.—
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These errant laser beams could induce unintended charges, potentially damaging electronics systems and forcing emergency shutdowns.—
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And as 2025 closes and a new year begins, Fogliato is showing progress.—
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No, gift cards can become worthless if the business files for bankruptcy or closes.—
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“Closures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closures. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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