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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Trump was close to Abe, who was assassinated after leaving office.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Myers was then caught flat-footed as Tage Thompson scored close to the Leafs’ goal.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Some drinks can contain close to 1,000 calories in one serving, depending on add-ons and toppings.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Affinity Group participation has grown significantly in the last few years, with close to 2,000 Academy members now involved in at least one group.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Myers was then caught flat-footed as Tage Thompson scored close to the Leafs’ goal.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Some drinks can contain close to 1,000 calories in one serving, depending on add-ons and toppings.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Affinity Group participation has grown significantly in the last few years, with close to 2,000 Academy members now involved in at least one group.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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