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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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What is more baffling than the botched decision-making at the time is that officials have been going through what happened behind closed doors for months.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

On Saturday, Iran’s joint military command formally announced the strait had been closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Of course, it could become partially or fully closed again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Clifton’s opened and closed repeatedly during the pandemic and, more recently, after a burst pipe caused extensive damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The door closed with a firm click behind me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu