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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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Yes, but: Statewide, openings are still outpacing closings, with 30 closures and 50 openings in 2023, per data shared with Axios.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The jury deliberated for two days following closing arguments.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
After a packed weekend of closing arguments from both parties in critical swing states, the U.S. now stands on the brink of Election Day, with two very different candidates and two very different positions on a swathe of issues.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Two years later, Trump's campaign team is wrapping up its closing messages as voters head to the polls on Tuesday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Yes, but: Statewide, openings are still outpacing closings, with 30 closures and 50 openings in 2023, per data shared with Axios.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The jury deliberated for two days following closing arguments.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
After a packed weekend of closing arguments from both parties in critical swing states, the U.S. now stands on the brink of Election Day, with two very different candidates and two very different positions on a swathe of issues.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
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Photo: Kimberley French/A24 Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Heretic.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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There’s this extraordinary moment where the ending of the Jan 6th hearings were concluding at the very moment of his entire congressional career.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite its resemblance to past Continentals, the new plug-in hybrid represents one of the final lines in the sand for internal combustion, whose timeline has been pushed into the future.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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In its final vote Friday, the board decided in an 8-7 vote to approve the curriculum.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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After three straight seasons finishing 7-10 and missing the playoffs, the Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith in January and replaced him with former Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately for him, both of those campaigns ended with his teams finishing in 19th place and facing relegation into the Championship.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Opposing productivity means stopping progress.William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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However, this conclusion is not universally accepted.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders Black Friday Football game on Amazon Prime Video, Snoop will take the stage at 7 p.m. ET.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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Weekly raw milk sales were up in May by as much as 65% compared with the same period last year, the AP reported.Natalie Daher, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kidman has a close relationship with Balenciaga, having been named a brand ambassador for the fashion house late last year, joining Isabelle Huppert, Michelle Yeoh and Kim Kardashian.Hannah Malach, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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One of the matters on the agenda was whether six board members whose terms were expiring, including Thompson, would keep their positions.Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, investors are bracing for 2024 election results, which will impact trillions in expiring tax cuts after 2025, among other economic policies.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, the market for music catalogs shows signs of stability and potential growth, with projections indicating steady multiples in the coming years.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The strike came at the peak of the holiday season at the ports, which handle about half the cargo from ships coming into and out of the United States.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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