CLOSING Synonyms: 239 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈklō-ziŋ

Definition of closing

as in ending

the last part of a process or action a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause

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adjective

as in final

following all others of the same kind in order or time the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem

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closing

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verb

present participle of close

as in shutting

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 closing (down)

to stop the operations of the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve

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as in finishing

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 stopping

to come to an end the services closed with a short prayer

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as in approaching

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 closing

Noun

The closing of Hawthorne was the final, fatal blow to an industry that once dominated the sports world in the Chicago area and nationwide. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Instead of one business-class seat, the airline offers five variations, including a front-row suite with closing doors, a wardrobe and minibar; a privacy seat; and an extra-long bed measuring more than seven feet. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Banijay Group received €801M from the deal, including a payment of €625M from RedBird IMI and a €176M pre-closing dividend. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026 During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026

Verb

Dollar Tree subsequently dismantled the company’s Matthews headquarters, cutting 570 jobs before closing the site entirely in 2018. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 This trim does not reflect a call on earnings Tuesday evening after the closing bell. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for closing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing

Noun

At Mattel, cultural relevance came with a blockbuster ending.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Earlier this summer, speculation regarding Ariana Grande’s weight and body image reached a fever pitch after the singer announced her retreat from public life following the ending of her ongoing tour next week.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Adjective

In the final episode of her new Netflix reality show Earle Meets World, which aired in full on Friday, the 25-year-old shared a glimpse of what was happening behind the scenes after Cooper called her out in a TikTok post on April 13.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
Steinem spent her final years continuing to write, her representatives noted Thursday, including her forthcoming book An Unexpected Life.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026

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Verb

As the company was shutting its doors in 2022, Gelman opened the Six Bells in Cobble Hill, a country-style home goods store with kitchenware, antiques, and products from local small brands.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Mullin and Chu are also leading a coalition of 37 lawmakers across the country in calling upon NARA for more information about why the agency is shutting the facilities.

— Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of shutting

Verb

The Storm were just as bad from three-point range in the second half, finishing four of 22.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Messi scored eight goals in the recent World Cup, finishing second to France’s Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race and was a big reason Argentina reached the championship match.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of finishing

Verb

There is really no way to talk about the film unless one falls back on wispy vagaries and pointed allusions to cinematic precedents, or just explaining the act one set-up and then stopping with the warning that things get really weird thereafter.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Plain water can help remove waste from the blood into the urine, stopping kidney stones from forming.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of stopping

Verb

Edouard is approaching the same region impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur in June and Tropical Storm Bertha in July.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
This coexistence of the everyday and the extraordinary suggested to me a cinematic way of approaching death – not as a spectacular intrusion, but as a presence that slowly infiltrates daily life.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

Noun

Despite the lack of outward signs in Ocean Springs, Nolan’s death has come to mean different things to different people and a lack of answers from authorities has left residents drawing their own conclusions about the circumstances of his death.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Trump faces mounting pressure to address high gas prices as the war in Iran on Friday reached a six-month milestone with no conclusion in sight.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Adjective

At its last meeting, some RBA board members had considered the case for additional tightening, saying that inflation in the country was still too high.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

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