Close
Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.
Stay together and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stay together" instead a verb "Close".
Stay together
Stay together verb - Be loyal to one another, especially in times of trouble.
Close and stay together are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead a verb "Stay together".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- At the end of Canaan the eponymous character, and her very close friend (or more, as its implied), Maria go their separate ways because their lifestyles are too different for them to stay together.
Source: Bittersweet Ending / Anime -
They're practically inseparable and them managing to stay together for so long despite being a part of S.M.Entertainment (a company which is infamous for having group members quit or be kicked out) is just testament to their close bond.
Source: Music / SHINee
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