close to
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1
: almost or nearly
They spent close to half a million dollars on the project.
Our company employs close to a thousand workers.
I haven't seen her in close to a year.
2
British
: from a short distance : close up
She's even more beautiful when seen close to.
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The Lakers didn’t have anywhere close to enough of them.
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Defensive linemen, edge rushers, tight ends and receivers can all clear above $500,000, and some hovered close to $1 million in the winter portal window.
—Sam Khan Jr., New York Times, 1 May 2025
The measure is projected to generate close to $7 billion over its 45-year life, with $4 billion dedicated to expanding the city’s waterfront convention center, $2.1 billion for homelessness initiatives and $650 million for street repairs.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Either way, its sleek silhouette hugs close to the body for a secure and stylish travel companion.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Defensive linemen, edge rushers, tight ends and receivers can all clear above $500,000, and some hovered close to $1 million in the winter portal window.
—Sam Khan Jr., New York Times, 1 May 2025
The measure is projected to generate close to $7 billion over its 45-year life, with $4 billion dedicated to expanding the city’s waterfront convention center, $2.1 billion for homelessness initiatives and $650 million for street repairs.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Either way, its sleek silhouette hugs close to the body for a secure and stylish travel companion.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
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“Close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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