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
Origin Materials continues to focus on developing its PET caps and closures business and scaling its biomass conversion technology.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The combination of remote office work and prolonged restaurant and bar closures decimated downtown street life.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
The coat has functional button closures in addition to the belt for a more tailored fit.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
For non-runners, the marathon means road closures throughout downtown and surrounding areas.
—Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 20 Oct. 2024
This nylon vest comes in eight different colors and has functional front welt pockets, a stretchy waist, and dual zipper and snap button front closures, helping trap heat inside on cool autumn days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Infection rates were reduced by bar, restaurant and primary school closures; mask mandates; restrictions on large gatherings; stay-at-home orders; and vaccine mandates.
—Michael A. Hiltzik, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
More than 100 restaurant closures and thousands of layoffs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
And for those who left before Helene, the closures have delayed their return to check on family, friends and the state of their homes.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The combination of remote office work and prolonged restaurant and bar closures decimated downtown street life.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
The coat has functional button closures in addition to the belt for a more tailored fit.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
For non-runners, the marathon means road closures throughout downtown and surrounding areas.
—Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 20 Oct. 2024
This nylon vest comes in eight different colors and has functional front welt pockets, a stretchy waist, and dual zipper and snap button front closures, helping trap heat inside on cool autumn days.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Infection rates were reduced by bar, restaurant and primary school closures; mask mandates; restrictions on large gatherings; stay-at-home orders; and vaccine mandates.
—Michael A. Hiltzik, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
More than 100 restaurant closures and thousands of layoffs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
And for those who left before Helene, the closures have delayed their return to check on family, friends and the state of their homes.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closures
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Office and school shutdowns created a ripple effect that struck restaurants and other businesses that depended on a bustling downtown.Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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This scenario could lead to a series of legal challenges, budget fights and political stalemates — increasing the likelihood of government shutdowns and partisan confrontations.Axios, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
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The deadline to sign the petition is Monday night, which is the day Pennsylvania’s voter registration closes.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
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Their conclusions are based on more than four years of observations.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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That’s not a bad thing, necessarily — television is generally more about character than conclusions, and some of these people make decent company.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Closures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closures. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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