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as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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Recent Examples of close in
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
JSerra sophomore forward Ryan Doane in that quarter made all six of his close-in shots for 12 points, some off of his offensive rebounds, and Bailes made three of the Lions’ five 3-point baskets second-quarter baskets.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
The sample is still shaped by the limits of current instruments, which favor large planets in close-in orbits, but that bias may soon ease.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
In the short term, these systems will be used to counter drones as well as rockets, mortars, and other close-in aerial threats.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The current carrier relies on layered defenses, including surface-to-air missiles and close-in weapon systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
JSerra sophomore forward Ryan Doane in that quarter made all six of his close-in shots for 12 points, some off of his offensive rebounds, and Bailes made three of the Lions’ five 3-point baskets second-quarter baskets.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
The sample is still shaped by the limits of current instruments, which favor large planets in close-in orbits, but that bias may soon ease.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
In the short term, these systems will be used to counter drones as well as rockets, mortars, and other close-in aerial threats.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
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Officials were forced to close all southbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway in the area for the rescues and investigation, and drivers were being urged to avoid the area until the scene has been cleared.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mitch Marner broke a third-period tie and the Vegas Golden Knights won the Pacific Division for the fifth time in their nine-year history, beating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Wednesday night to close the regular season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The staggering human toll in Gaza, ongoing West Bank settlement expansion, another incursion into Lebanon, and a darkening war with Iran eroded support among younger Americans—even as Washington remains Israel’s indispensable security partner.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy — whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then the Earthquakes, second place in the Western Conference, added to their club-record start to a season by exposing a fatigued Black & Gold side that was third in the west coming into the contest.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The purse is made from sleek, faux leather and comes with a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap (in addition to the top handle) for styling versatility.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The park is open from daylight to dusk for visitors and 24/7 for campers.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Its hours are from dawn to dusk every day of the year.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The drill involves recruits elevating their heart rates through calisthenics and then simulating hand-to-hand combat with a physically aggressive suspect while wearing a padded suit for protection.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Press coverage is a hand-to-hand combat game at the line of scrimmage.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If tension comes up with a coworker, pause and restate roles clearly to keep things moving.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Slowly, very slowly, the serpent’s erectile head came up, up, cantilevered from its upper body, its firm, columnar upper body.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This coat features a modern drop shoulder design, handy side pockets, buttons, and a fabric belt.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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It’s designed with a non-slip backing and is made to absorb water, which comes in handy during a muddy spring season.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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