1
as in to end
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
the team closed out the season with major losses
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2
as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
don't assume an attitude that closes out any possibility of a compromise
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Recent Examples of closeout
Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Further, Ware was called for a flagrant foul for a reckless closeout, not only leaving Mills with the four-point play, but also the Jazz with possession.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The duo also crafted one new song that closes out the musical.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Verb
The shooting guard looks good both as a spot-up shooter on the move and attacking closeouts.
—Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Further, Ware was called for a flagrant foul for a reckless closeout, not only leaving Mills with the four-point play, but also the Jazz with possession.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
The event closed out with a celebratory toast from Lane, setting the stage for future Forbes AI events to come.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The duo also crafted one new song that closes out the musical.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeout
Verb
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That legal standoff ended so CBS’ corporate parent, Paramount Global, could get regulatory approval for its merger with Skydance.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Wayfair’s four-day flash sale ends on Friday, July 11, so keep scrolling to shop even more deals on outdoor furniture and decor below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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That excludes Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Higgins, and Kyle Williams from this list.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Thanks to the Senate parliamentarian, who disallowed a clause that excluded foreign students from the count, UChicago’s tax bill will likely be unchanged.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The Court rightfully held that schools can't shut parents out or disregard their religious obligations to their children.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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What if your government made the calm, rational decision that your country must cease to exist, then set about shutting it down in stages, as the currency became worthless and the population scrambled to emigrate?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
Noun
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However, clearances still could not proceed based on the system’s limited functionality.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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The vehicle has 8-inch (20.3-cm) ground clearance, rolls on 15-inch wheels wrapped in 155/80 rubber, and benefits from MacPherson strut suspension to the front and an independent tailing arm to the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Good gaming chops and an intuitive Google TV interface finish the deal for a great buy.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The Heat finished 21st in offensive rating last season, ninth in defensive rating.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Schaumburg, for example, allows low-speed e-bikes on the same paths as traditional bikes, but Highland Park has banned some of those same bikes from its trails.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The bill also bans interest payments on stablecoins and imposes strict anti-money-laundering and sanctions compliance, with restrictions on executives with financial crime convictions.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Tourist attractions closed, wildfires ripped through several countries, and people struggled to cope on a continent where air conditioning is rare.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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On July 1, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially closed, leaving the State Department to administer some of its initiatives while wholly killing countless others.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Mitchell proved to be a revelation, as well as somewhat of a rotation bargain with his return on the two-year, $24 million free-agency agreement reached a week ago.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Landau, reports Crain’s, got 57,000 square feet across five floors at what seems like a superb bargain, paying $11 million.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 July 2025
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“Closeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeout. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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