- present participle of close.
closing
Americannoun
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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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A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's harms to children's mental health without a trial.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Kylie Minogue, Lulu and Deacon Blue topped the bill for the last closing ceremony, which was staged at Hampden.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Understandably, you may feel that saying no to your daughter’s dream school is in some way closing a door on all her dreams.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The 14-day restraining order prohibits the companies from closing the $81 billion deal as a dozen states challenge it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
When she’s far enough away, I jump on Zach, closing the space between us in an instant.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Comparable sales, which account for store openings and closings, rose 2%, in line with analyst views and reflecting growth in both traffic and average transaction amount.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
“I brought a cupcake — vegan vanilla. Bet it tastes pretty rancid,” Lanier said during closings, brandishing the baked good during an extended metaphor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
The company’s 16,863 deliveries, a measure of home closings, missed both guidance and consensus expectations, which called for 17,698.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Corrections & Amplifications There will be 13 Saks Fifth Avenue stores left after the latest round of closings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 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
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