as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
after the closure of the region's last copper mine, the population simply withered away
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Recent Examples of closure
Heavy rainfall in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula caused flash flooding and road closures on July 23, 2024.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Brendan Reilly, whose 42nd Ward includes Artis, called for the permanent closure of the space, pointing to a history of violence at the location and accusing the owners of misleading city officials.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Try to focus on this, rather than the train strike and library closure and the latest uselessness of your stupid local politicians.
—Simon Boas
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
According to a preliminary investigation, a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle drove around road closure barricades at the intersection and continued east into a closed portion of the road.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Brendan Reilly, whose 42nd Ward includes Artis, called for the permanent closure of the space, pointing to a history of violence at the location and accusing the owners of misleading city officials.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Try to focus on this, rather than the train strike and library closure and the latest uselessness of your stupid local politicians.
—Simon Boas
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
According to a preliminary investigation, a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle drove around road closure barricades at the intersection and continued east into a closed portion of the road.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
Noun
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License fees and penalties help cover program costs and other tobacco cessation efforts in those communities.—
Bethany Bruner,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Most of that will go to cover Medicaid costs, with $5 million set aside for tobacco cessation programs.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Combine that with a high-interest-rate environment and uncertainty over peace in the Middle East, spending came to a halt.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Over the years, the lighthouse was used as a museum and a coffee shop, but erosion from the sea forced that to come to a halt.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Wakefern is offering two for $9 through July 20, followed by two for $10 deals through the end of July.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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Poll Dance: Pat Riley // Panthers celebrate as 1 of 4 South Florida sports dynasties -- with no end near // Champions!—
Greg Cote
July 20,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
Noun
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At the close of each semester at my small liberal arts college, students bury themselves in the library, staking out study rooms, flipping through stacks of books and notes, and squinting at laptop screens.—
Moira Gleason,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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Electric vehicle giant Tesla and Google parent Alphabet were the first two of the Magnificent Seven to report earnings after the close.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Noun
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In fact… The Chinese military does use Nvidia chips, according to research by Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, which analyzed 66,000 military purchasing records to come to that conclusion.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The series came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, July 23, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned season 7’s winners.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The program faced shutdown Thursday as part of federal budget cuts that include an overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The program was initiated in 2021 under Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, with an initial $100 million in funding as a way for the industry to emerge from theatrical shutdown in March 2020 due to the coronavirus.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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