Closed shop
Closed shop noun - A company that hires only union members.
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Synonyms for Closed shop
Ring and closed shop are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ring" instead a noun phrase "Closed shop".
Ring
Ring noun - A group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially.
Usage example: a gaming ring that meets once a week to play
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Ring and Closed shop. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/closed_shop/ring
Closed shop & Ring. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/closed_shop/ring>.
Ring or Closed shop. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/closed_shop/ring.
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