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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
Edward Hershey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days.
—Sarah Ventre, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
Global activity remained light heading into Monday as a good portion of markets around the world – including Europe along with Hong Kong and Australia – remain closed for Easter Monday.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
The bronze door of St. Peter’s is half closed, and the bells are rung with a hammer.
—Paolo Armelli, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
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Those institutions were underfunded and ultimately closed, not because of policy shifts, but because the public could no longer turn a blind eye to the inhumane conditions.
—Edward Hershey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
The conclave will take place in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days.
—Sarah Ventre, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
Global activity remained light heading into Monday as a good portion of markets around the world – including Europe along with Hong Kong and Australia – remain closed for Easter Monday.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
The bronze door of St. Peter’s is half closed, and the bells are rung with a hammer.
—Paolo Armelli, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed
Adjective
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The 22-year-old right-shot forward was slated to be a restricted free agent this summer.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Wilson was placed in restricted housing while the prison and the L.A. County district attorney’s office investigate the attack.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The location, a historic shopping destination, will shut its doors in early May after the lease expires, a spokesperson confirmed to ABC7 News.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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In 2020, Duterte's government refused to renew the license of the country's largest broadcaster and shut it down.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
1 May 2025
Verb
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However, an avalanche, which claimed the lives of multiple sherpas in 2014, ended the shoot early.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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While the Heat’s losing skid continued, another streak ended.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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And when the owner of the second-largest private company in the United States speaks, there’s an oracle-like aura that demands parsing.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Save for a few interviews, Rihanna and Rocky, who have been together since 2020, have kept the details of their young sons' lives private.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This complexity is especially evident in truck accidents in West Palm Beach, where congested roads and commercial traffic increase the frequency and severity of crashes.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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The airspace is some of the most congested in the world.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
5 May 2025
Verb
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McIlroy corkscrewed through a front-nine 33 and a back-nine 39 and finished even par.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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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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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 11 May. 2025.
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