- present participle of close.
closing
Americannoun
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closings
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the end or conclusion, as of a speech.
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something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse.
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the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate.
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an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt.
an increase in bank closings.
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Origin of closing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at close, -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing closing
Lessons 2–3
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Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 8-10
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"This is a great result for us," Jakirovic said after his side threatened to claim all three points in the closing stages against Villa at MKM Stadium.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
His ability to improvise instantly when he senses a defender closing in is the best magic act in the South Bay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The yield on the policy-sensitive two-year Treasury rose 0.047 percentage point to 4.379%, closing within 2 basis points of a 52-week high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The company’s August-quarter report is due out after the closing bell on Sept. 10.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
When I told Ma I was closing the shop to go see Mrs. Kuen, she paused in the middle of grating a potato to study me.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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
Priorities for Brown: halting further job losses and plant closings at the companies and preserving benefits, particularly fully paid health insurance coverage for union workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia subpoenaed JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over whether their account closings violated the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act and related laws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Steel that allows him and future presidents to veto plant closings, the transfer of production out of the country and other operational changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The lady talks to us about her concerns about the high unemployment rate, the recent school closings, the island’s debt.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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