closeouts

noun

plural of closeout
as in markdowns

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  1. clearances
  2. bargains
Noun
  • And for artists who want to create without the backing of a formal organization or an official commission, navigating the seemingly endless hurdles of city permits and clearances is difficult.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The letter alleges that the song was used without proper clearances and claims violation of federal copyright law.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of clearances
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  • The cost crunch prompted Prentice and his wife to seek out bargains on groceries.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The era of elevated inflation that began during the COVID pandemic has eroded the value of $100,000 to the point that Americans earning that much are hunting for bargains like everyone else.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bargains
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“Closeouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeouts. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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