1
as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in convenient
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of close-in
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for close-in
Verb
Once, the Ramada was a prime spot for visitors, its dining room a destination in the 1970s and ‘80s for families, especially its Sunday brunch, which shamed many spreads in close-in North Shore communities.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for close-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-in
Verb
-
When sides grew wise to this and began closing down Gravenberch, Liverpool used full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson in build-up as a reliable alternative.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The store on Buckeye Avenue, also known as Eisenhower Memorial Highway, sits across the street and railroad tracks from the presidential museum, currently closed because of the government shutdown.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
This linen-blend pinch pleated option is light-filtering—in other words, not as dense as room-darkening curtains or blackout designs—and available in 38 colors, with curtain rings and rods sold separately.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Heavy fuel oil also produces black carbon, a kind of soot that can settle on the ice and accelerate melt by darkening the surface, meaning more of the sun’s energy is absorbed.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Deposit $10 or more in cash using any of the secure and convenient payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
-
That’s true, although the Eagles seem to choose convenient times to bring up last season.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Hiring has rapidly changed since AI agents and interviewers came into the picture.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
-
The discussion comes amid a huge surge in spending on data-center infrastructure.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Ribbons of red and orange light shoot across the screen in the wake of Ares’ motorcycle; energetic chases and hand-to-hand battles abound throughout the film’s 2-hour run time.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Early warfare focused on hand-to-hand combat, but in time, the types of weapons advanced to include items like slings, crossbows and swords and with them came the practice of sending messages with their use.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The doctor finds her and tries to inject her, but Ben comes up from behind, and the two fight.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
-
Some nation members believe the county is coming up with issues to foil progress.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
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.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
-
That’s where magnesium body sprays are supposed to come in handy.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Tuttle drew on his own childhood memories to create a story that clearly represents the kind of dangerous art Moore wants to keep making.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
-
Her acting seems to meld the persona and the personal—a photogenic clarity and stillness that draws on a deep well of human emotion.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Close-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-in. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share