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
Local reports indicate the facilities rely on water from an inland spring that is outside Caltrans' control, and the same rest area experienced a similar extended summer closure last year.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
State officials did not respond to inquiries about shellfish closures as of Sunday evening.
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Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
The shipments meant Adnoc was able to take greater advantage of surging oil prices earlier in the war, and helped alleviate the impact of the broader closure of the strait on global supplies.
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Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
There is a road closure on I-70 from 11th Street/Exit 2 to I-670/I-70/Exit 2.
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Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for closure
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
State officials did not respond to inquiries about shellfish closures as of Sunday evening.
—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
The shipments meant Adnoc was able to take greater advantage of surging oil prices earlier in the war, and helped alleviate the impact of the broader closure of the strait on global supplies.
—
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
There is a road closure on I-70 from 11th Street/Exit 2 to I-670/I-70/Exit 2.
—
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for closure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closure
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Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.
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Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
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Gulf primary bond issuance came to an abrupt halt in the wake of the conflict, with corporate and sovereign bond yields jumping as geopolitical tensions escalated.
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Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
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Soon, it will be known if the 54-year-old continues to lead the USMNT as his contract is set to expire after the World Cup comes to a close.
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The United States' run in the 2026 World Cup has come to a close after a 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday.
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Instead of presenting a conclusion alone, the system can show the factors that contributed to a recommendation, including the data used, operational constraints considered, and alternative options that were evaluated.
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The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.
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May started making her products during the COVID shutdown, before deciding to launch it into a side business.
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The Gaviota shutdown comes as other California rest areas are also temporarily unavailable.
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“Closure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closure. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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