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 close out
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
Defiant and energized, Shakira closed out with a bang, ending on high-octane choreo and a burst of confetti, lights, and dollar bills with her face on them exploding into the ether.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
After a brief challenge from Jon Rahm, who got within one stroke, Scheffler closed out a five-shot victory at 11-under to lift the Wanamaker Trophy.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 May 2025
Defiant and energized, Shakira closed out with a bang, ending on high-octane choreo and a burst of confetti, lights, and dollar bills with her face on them exploding into the ether.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
Noun
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
In the second quarter, textbook execution on rotations and excellent closeouts captured how locked in Boston was on defense.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close out
Verb
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The new legislation is the latest in a flurry of bills introduced by Democratic lawmakers aimed at ending the ability of presidents and members of Congress to own or oversee businesses that issue or promote crypto products.—
Michelle Conlin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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So long as Netanyahu refuses to go along with any of Trump’s grand diplomatic initiatives, which might require him to end the Gaza war or entertain some semblance of Palestinian statehood, Israel has nothing to give Trump other than symbolic trinkets.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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The producers made an executive decision to exclude Gantu from the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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Raw materials such as gold and copper have been excluded from U.S. tariffs and the industry is pushing for diamonds to also be excluded.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Other effects can include shutting people out, not wanting to do things that were once enjoyable, being unable to trust others, and having low self-esteem.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Dembele is left to lead the press on his own and cut the pitch in half by arcing his press to shut the passing lane between Villa’s centre-backs.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The reopened highway, which is dogged by traffic jams in normal times, is likely to be slow going for years as debris clearance and reconstruction continue.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Beyond the immediate injuries and damage to the historic sailing ship, the collision raises significant questions about maritime safety protocols in New York Harbor, particularly regarding tall ship clearance under the city's bridges.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Verb
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That Walker finished the entire seven-game trip 4-for-27 furthered the thought.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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The heavy plush poly-velvet cover is finished off with a lightweight Tencel ruffle that drapes beautifully, like butterflies aflutter on your bed.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The New York law bans retailers from selling or shipping toy guns of certain colors — black, dark blue, silver, or aluminum — that look like real weapons.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Technology The Big Story What to know about the GOP push to ban state AI laws House Republicans pushed forward last week with a bid to ban state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking debate among the tech community and lawmakers over its implications for the emerging tech.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
27 May 2025
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Trump has urged agencies to eliminate duplicative roles, unnecessary management layers, and non-critical jobs while automating routine tasks, closing regional offices and reducing the use of outside contractors.—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Bitcoin surpasses previous high Elsewhere in markets, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed mostly flat.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
Noun
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On Monday, May 26, Burger King is offering a bit of a different bargain with a buy one, get one deal on its signature Whopper.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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One could be excused for seeing the bargain as Faustian.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Close out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20out. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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