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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From 2023 to 2025, the organization spent close to $700,000 on Actum’s services.
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Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Georgia Tech went on a 6-0 run to close to within five with four minutes remaining, but Timo Malovec’s three gave UM a bit of a cushion.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
When Dobbins was first injured, a source close to him said the best-case scenario for his return was if the Broncos made the Super Bowl.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2026
One source close to the dressing room — speaking before this week’s developments and doing so anonymously to protect relationships — said some senior players can return from international duty feeling emotionally and mentally drained by the drama.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Georgia Tech went on a 6-0 run to close to within five with four minutes remaining, but Timo Malovec’s three gave UM a bit of a cushion.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
When Dobbins was first injured, a source close to him said the best-case scenario for his return was if the Broncos made the Super Bowl.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2026
One source close to the dressing room — speaking before this week’s developments and doing so anonymously to protect relationships — said some senior players can return from international duty feeling emotionally and mentally drained by the drama.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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