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as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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Recent Examples of close-in
William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
Some have compared the relative affordability of Astoria today to that years ago in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was seen as a close-in refuge from Manhattan’s high costs, until its own skyrocketing prices dimmed that luster.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Largely domestic, largely in the close-in.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Through incremental agreements, for instance, Trump and Xi could address specific issues such as maritime security and freedom of navigation by agreeing to a code of conduct along with protocols for managing close-in naval encounters.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
Some have compared the relative affordability of Astoria today to that years ago in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was seen as a close-in refuge from Manhattan’s high costs, until its own skyrocketing prices dimmed that luster.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Largely domestic, largely in the close-in.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-in
Verb
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On Thursday, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol sent a letter to announce that the coffee chain would be closing stores.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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It’s also recommended to reserve a day pass online ahead of your visit, since the natural area closes when the parking lots become full.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the sky darkens, her stomach clenches.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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With an athlete’s discipline, Blass refused to let his pitching darken his mood at home.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But if a family finds themselves in a situation where their current residence is far from their school of origin, liaisons will work with other districts to continue their education in a school that’s more convenient.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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When not in use, the blanket folds directly into the pillow and can be attached to your suitcase handle with a convenient clip, and with this in tow, you’re guaranteed to be the envy of your seatmates.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mornings taste better with a fresh fruit smoothie and sunrise on your deck, and the always smiling and hospitable resort staff keeps the surprises coming—maybe a floating breakfast one day or champagne at dusk the next.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The challenges were often physical — a high point was watching brothers Aras Baskauskas and Vytas Baskauskas square off in hand-to-hand combat.—
Steve Helling,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of guns, too, but hand-to-hand combat is at the heart of the series and The Beast.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But a 38-yard field goal attempt with under a second remaining came up short.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement What, Modi must wonder, will Trump come up with next?—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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And right now, Amazon is offering deals on everyday essentials, like the Fiogiko Memory Foam Travel Pillow, and a super handy luggage scale that’s only $10.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In this recipe, country music star Lainey Wilson draws on her Louisiana roots, rolling the regional sausage into balls before coating them in breadcrumbs and frying until crispy on the outside, but still tender inside.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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While dimensionally larger than the 987 generation, the 982 iteration’s body lines and pronounced rear hips clearly draw on family ties.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Close-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-in. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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