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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 company closed the Pittsburgh City Paper, an alternative weekly, in December, citing financial concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"I miss the days we were known for the Blue Willow Inn," he said, referencing the famous buffet restaurant that closed during Covid, once visited by celebrities including actress Helen Mirren.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz, vital for global energy trade, has been effectively closed.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The fire forced evacuations and closures, with Moreno Valley College announcing it would be closed Friday and Saturday, canceling all events on its main campus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

She closed her eyes and pressed her fingertips to her temples.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.