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brought to a close

ADJECTIVE

fulfilled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

realized satisfied

STRONG

accomplished achieved actualized attained compassed concluded consummated crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished gratified matured obtained perfected performed pleased reached

WEAK

brought about carried out made good put into effect

Antonyms

WEAK

disappointed incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unsatisfied

ADJECTIVE

gratified

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplished achieved actualized attained compassed concluded consummated content crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished matured obtained

WEAK

brought about carried out happy made good perf

Antonyms

STRONG

depressed unhappy

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The landing brought to a close a mission that lasted more than five months aboard the International Space Station.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

The ruling brought to a close a criminal case involving an unusual post-trial plea agreement, which triggered the resignations of several prosecutors in May and ultimately saw the felony reduced to a misdemeanor.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

Wendy Clarke and Tellecia Strachen, the mother and sister of Mr Clarke, sat in the public gallery as the hearing was brought to a close.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

The discovery brought to a close a manhunt for the missing inmate, Bradley Gillespie, 50.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2023

It was one of the few ironic remarks Phineas ever made, and with it he quietly brought to a close all his special inventions which had carried us through the winter.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

brought to a close

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