Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "closing"
  • present participle of close.
Definitions

closing

[kloh-zing] / ˈkloʊ zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
last
Synonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

It cautioned that the "window for sufficient refill is closing".

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The inquiry also heard from Tim Moloney KC, who provided closing remarks on behalf of bereaved families.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Increasing the pressure on U.S. banks and even many foreign ones could come with downsides, sanctions experts say, including closing a key avenue of insight into Tehran’s financial dealings.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

That night some of them stormed a major highway, closing lanes of traffic to demand a response from state authorities.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Putting it back in place, I left the room, softly closing the door behind me.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

A combined Taylor Morrison and Clayton Homes would be the fourth-largest home builder in the U.S. based on the number of closings.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

The union is expected to push to pause additional plant closings, starting with U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Americans growing up in the 21st century might be puzzled by his words, because the idea of widespread Sunday business closings has, with notable exceptions, been disappearing for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

First-quarter comparable sales, which adjust for store openings and closings, rose 35%.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

She would come walking down an aisle of rose petals, wearing a white rayon suit with frog closings that Mabelee was sewing for her.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




Vocabulary lists containing closing


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training