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closed

[klohzd] / kloʊzd /
ADJECTIVE
shut, out of service
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bankrupt locked sealed
STRONG
fastened folded padlocked
WEAK
dark gone fishing not open out of business out of order shut down
Antonyms
WEAK
beginning continuing in business open running started starting unsettled welcoming working
ADJECTIVE
finished, terminated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concluded decided ended resolved settled
WEAK
final over
Antonyms
WEAK
beginning continuing in business open running started starting unsettled welcoming working
ADJECTIVE
exclusive, independent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
restricted
WEAK
self-centered self-contained self-sufficient self-sufficing self-supported self-supporting self-sustained self-sustaining
Antonyms
WEAK
beginning continuing in business open running started starting unsettled welcoming working

Example Sentences

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The war has seen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for jet fuel out of the Gulf, closed for more than six weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Such candid airing of friction is unusual at the court, where personal discord is normally kept behind closed doors and legal disagreements are rendered in the formal language of written dissents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Over the past month, Nexstar stock has dropped 12.3%; Tegna shares stopped trading when the deal closed.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Of course, it could become partially or fully closed again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

I closed my eyes, expecting to feel a surge of anger.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu