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closing out

VERB

terminate business operations

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sell out

WEAK

close the books close the door on liquidate terminate the account

Example Sentences

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Former DOJ prosecutors told ProPublica that they typically reviewed caseloads every six months with supervisors and that closing out languishing cases wouldn’t ordinarily be cause for concern.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

On average, economists see the midpoint of that range closing out the year at 3.26%, which implies between one and two quarter-point cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The Lakers kept clawing back, getting to within 105-102 on a three-point play by James, but they couldn’t stop the Clippers from closing out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

French swim star Leon Marchand out-dueled Denis Petrashov to win the 200m breaststroke at the Austin Pro Swim Series on Saturday, closing out the meeting with his third victory of the week.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

The listening buildings, rising upward yet, leaned, closing out the sky.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin