CLOSURE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

closure

noun

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 The closure comes after months of criticism from various conservation groups, including SloCo and TSI. —

Ryan Brennan april 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 The closure has also had far-reaching effects throughout the world economy, raising the price of fertilizer, food and other basic goods. —

Samy Magdy, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026 Bryant’s admission brings some closure — but also adds complexity — to a knotty case. —

Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 When the closure of Community Action School was taken off the agenda, families at the other three schools said their beloved programs should be given the same consideration. —

Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for closure

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Noun

For others, particularly those that retain a good chunk of gas, there's a tantalizing possibility of rejuvenation — a second act, where star formation could kick off again, albeit temporarily, leading to a temporary cessation rather than a terminal one.

— Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
That means verifiable cessation of possession and operability of the Russian S-400 system, with formal certifications from the secretaries of Defense and State confirming there is no risk of compromise to sensitive F-35 technology.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026