CLOSING OUT Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

closing out

verb

present participle of close out

as in ending

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point the team closed out the season with major losses

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as in excluding

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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as in closing (down)

to stop the operations of failing health forced the cardiologist to close out his practice

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Recent Examples of closing out The decline reflects a combination of bearish investors closing out positions and a significant expansion of the stock's tradable float following the first major lockup expiration. — Yun Li, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Solo show Every Brilliant Thing ended its Broadway run Sunday, with Tracee Ellis Ross closing out the production. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 What happened next, while fans were focused on the Bills closing out a big victory over their rivals, was shared soon after. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 My goal was closing out a product decision that had been dragging for two weeks. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Fritz lay on the court for several moments after winning the 11th title of his career, then got to his feet with a roll of his eyes as the tension of finally closing out the match gave way. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Triple-double with meaning LeBron left no doubt about his championship impact in closing out that first title in 2012 against the Thunder, finishing that series-winning Game 5 victory with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 In 2025, Shi and Tsui Hark received a joint Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards, closing out a partnership that had shaped the city’s cinema for more than four decades. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026 Loggia died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease in 2015, closing out a career that lasted six decades. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing out

Verb

The 60-day deadline for the two sides to reach a deal toward ending the conflict has now passed.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
With prospects for a deal toward ending the war with Iran unclear, the stability of oil supplies remains uncertain with the Strait of Hormuz nearly closed, blocking a vital route for oil and gas tankers from the Middle East.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

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At this time, there was just one photoshoot finishing up (see balloons video above), and by 5 pm I and the resident cats had the park to ourselves.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
On the second floor, a construction crew worked on finishing twenty-eight hotel rooms, set to open next summer.

— Jake Offenhartz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of finishing

Verb

Similar bouts of traders closing short positions in early June and early July initially pushed prices higher before the gains eventually faded.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
The top cause of otherwise-profitable Japanese companies closing, Ooi notes, is not weak demand but a shortage of workers.

— Jurin AI Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

Verb

Taking it with you prevents it from winding up in the ocean, or in the mouths of wildlife.

— Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of winding up

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Orlando put a stop to a two-game losing streak in shutting out Chicago for the second time this season.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
And the Cup created new stars, like 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained millions of Instagram followers after shutting out Spain.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026