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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
Sara Dorn, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
No firefighters or residents were injured, but traffic in the area remains closed.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The cover—a monochrome portrait of Jobs, closed hand to chin, with a multicolor Fortune logo layered over it—has become an instantly recognizable icon of tech.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
The man fended off multiple attempts by the officers to grab his wrists and one attempt to put handcuffs on his right wrist before one of the officers started striking him, apparently with a closed fist, and then used a stun gun at least three times, the body camera video shows.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The visitor center will remain closed for the rest of the day as an investigation is conducted.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
No firefighters or residents were injured, but traffic in the area remains closed.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
The cover—a monochrome portrait of Jobs, closed hand to chin, with a multicolor Fortune logo layered over it—has become an instantly recognizable icon of tech.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
The man fended off multiple attempts by the officers to grab his wrists and one attempt to put handcuffs on his right wrist before one of the officers started striking him, apparently with a closed fist, and then used a stun gun at least three times, the body camera video shows.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
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How to become a wildlife rehabilitator The process to legally take care of certain kinds of restricted wildlife varies by state, but virtually everyone who wants to help rehabilitate a squirrel or similar animal in the U.S. needs a permit from their state and possibly the federal government.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Also common with restricted stock, properly filing an 83(b) election can be instrumental to reduce your taxable income from the purchase (perhaps to zero), in favor of long-term capital gains tax rates later on.Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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One of Austin’s beloved Tex-Mex institutions has shut its doors.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Spanish, Italian and Greek embassies also shut to the public for the day, but the U.K. government and France said their embassies remained open.Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Enterprises drove sequential revenue growth for the company in the quarter that ended July 28, and Nvidia is working the most with Fortune 100 companies on AI initiatives, Kress said.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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After years of deciphering cryptic clues and exploring hidden locations, the search has finally ended.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both have stopped issuing new housing subsidies.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Detroit Housing Commission stopped selecting people from its waitlist earlier in the year.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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To photograph the intimate, in the private sphere, but also the presence of these couples in the public space (during lesbian demonstrations for example).Vogue, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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In 2020, the company was acquired by the private equity fund Permira from the Carlyle Europe buyout fund.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Los Angeles looks to connect LAX to a metro option While a fair amount of customer complaining involving Los Angeles International Airport transportation revolves around the congested ride sharing stop LAX-IT, a less noticeable struggle is finding connecting public transportation.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Anosmia—the absence of the sense of smell—can feel like a significant loss during a stuffy, congested cold.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Its earliest art exhibitions date back to the eighteen-forties, though the west wing, designed by McKim, Mead & White, wasn’t finished until 1897, less than a year before the formation of the modern City of New York.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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Offseason trade acquisitions Michael King and Cease finished in the top nine in NL ERA, May acquisition Luis Arraez won his third straight batting title and setup men Tanner Scott and Jason Adam strengthened an already strong bullpen in front of closer Robert Suarez (36 saves).Jack Magruder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The terms of the union’s first contract expired July 28.Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Online renewal is available to adult passport holders whose passport has expired within the past five years or will expire in the coming year.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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