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as in restricted
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as in blocked
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as in shut
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 closed (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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as in ended
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 stopped
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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as in approached
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 closed
Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Today, March 27, is 30 days since the ruling, thus the file is closed.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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
That chapter is closed, but it’s left her feeling vulnerable.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Mayor Quinton Lucas made the announcement after a closed meeting of the City Council Thursday afternoon.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Today, March 27, is 30 days since the ruling, thus the file is closed.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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
That chapter is closed, but it’s left her feeling vulnerable.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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If the Bruins re-sign their restricted free agents and leave their prospects in Providence, that gives them with four slots to fill.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to someone with direct knowledge, the Heat ideally would like to keep point guard Davion Mitchell, an impending restricted free agent who has thrived in a bench role recently after his February acquisition from Toronto.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Third, effective assertion—expressing your viewpoint clearly and confidently while inviting dialogue instead of shutting it down.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The right-hander shut the Fish out over five innings, allowing five hits and two walks, while striking out four.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Herro ended the night with eight points on 3-of-11 shooting from the field, 0-of-1 shooting on threes and 2-of-2 shooting from the foul line, three rebounds, four assists and six turnovers in 39 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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While the Heat’s losing skid continued, another streak ended.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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For those of us who love the series, haven’t stopped playing it since it was released in October 2023, and who own every Alter Ego, this is good news.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Wings can core her, but that hasn’t stopped stars in the past.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The firm’s team includes analysts from leading tech private equity firms, engineers, operating partners – former technology CEOs and COOs.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His skill on the ball, his capacity to draw defenders towards him and his ability to operate in congested penalty boxes.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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That's partly because of limited curb access in congested areas — one reason Waymo had $65,000 in parking tickets last year in San Francisco.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rory McIlroy was 4-under through 13 but finished even after double-bogeys on 15 and 17.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Penn State has a 22-13-4 record this season and finished off Maine with a score of 5-1 before also taking down UConn 3-2 so far in the NCAA Tournament.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The union maintained that the clause no longer applied because the contract had expired.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In September 2028, when all current syndication deals with stations will have expired, a new arrangement would allow for same day televising and streaming episodes.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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