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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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Many Asian markets were closed for public holidays, but stocks in Tokyo and Seoul rose, while movements on other open exchanges were mixed.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

In Jerusalem, services in the Holy Sepulchre, the site where Christians believe Christ was resurrected, are being held behind closed doors.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The road was closed overnight but has since reopened.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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.