closing

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noun

clos·ing ˈklō-ziŋ

Synonyms of closing

: a concluding part (as of a speech)

: a closable gap (as in an article of clothing)

: a meeting of parties to a real-estate deal for formally transferring title

closing

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present participle of close entry 1

Examples of closing in a Sentence

Noun the closing of the local school We met with our lawyer before the closing on our new house.

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Mayes, the attorney general, has mentioned water in almost all of her ads this election cycle and plans to focus on it in her closing spot this week. — Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors and defense attorneys sparred in closing arguments in Sierra’s death penalty sentencing trial. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Or maybe Iowa, considering the Hawkeyes' relatively favorable closing schedule compared to other top programs in the two superconferences. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Here’s a quick look at who’s opening, closing and changing hands. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for closing

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First Known Use

Noun

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of closing was in 1589

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closing

noun

clos·ing ˈklō-ziŋ

: a concluding part

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closing

noun

clos·ing ˈklō-ziŋ

: the fulfillment or performance of a contract especially for the sale of real estate

also : a meeting at which the closing of a contract takes place

represented us at the closing

Note: At the closing for the completion of the sale of real property, the purchase price is paid and title is transferred to the purchaser or mortgagor.

closing

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closing

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