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 Pima County Sheriff's Office previously said DNA was found at the home that didn't match her or anyone close to her.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Stratford Court South Stratford Court South, known as District 1A, is close to the end of construction.
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And in the moments the footballing icon appeared close to challenging Lloris, Messi was repeatedly rebuffed.
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Minkin lived in Marin County, close to Weir’s home.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Stratford Court South Stratford Court South, known as District 1A, is close to the end of construction.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
And in the moments the footballing icon appeared close to challenging Lloris, Messi was repeatedly rebuffed.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Minkin lived in Marin County, close to Weir’s home.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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