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as in to close
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
please shut the door when you leave
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Recent Examples of shut
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
But with the waterway shut for nearly two months, Asian policymakers now have to urgently rethink their energy strategies.
—Julius Cesar Trajano, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
And luckily, there's a few things passengers can do to catch some shut eye.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Plugging the metal end of the hose into the inlet engages the vacuum’s motor, turning the machine on; when the hose is unplugged, the system shuts itself off.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
But with the waterway shut for nearly two months, Asian policymakers now have to urgently rethink their energy strategies.
—Julius Cesar Trajano, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Airports in Kuwait and Qatar remain shut, while operations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were halted for several days before a limited service resumed on Thursday.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
And luckily, there's a few things passengers can do to catch some shut eye.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut
Verb
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Even the recycling plant has since closed.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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But with the $110 billion megadeal yet to close, the exec has been given a new contract ahead of his current deal expiring, and one largely with agreement terms unchanged.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s exactly why our AbsorbShield™+ Technology pee pads are engineered to lock in moisture fast, and our grooming wipes are built to handle whatever the day throws at you.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, according to Rottengruber, the closed-loop design could also offer economic advantages.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There was a two-shot swing at the 13th when Bhatia holed a 10-foot birdie putt and Berger had a plugged lie in a bunker, facing a shot to the crispy green with water on the other side.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some possibilities include: Insufficient airflow in the cabin: This could be a problem with a bad blower motor, but more commonly a plugged cabin air filter.—
Amanda Wallace,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Check for clogged nozzles and alignment of nozzles.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Use a Nasal Saline Rinse Clear out clogged sinuses with a nasal saline rinse, Greenspan said.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Shut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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