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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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Through incremental agreements, for instance, Trump and Xi could address specific issues such as maritime security and freedom of navigation by agreeing to a code of conduct along with protocols for managing close-in naval encounters.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
Some have compared the relative affordability of Astoria today to that years ago in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was seen as a close-in refuge from Manhattan’s high costs, until its own skyrocketing prices dimmed that luster.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Once, the Ramada was a prime spot for visitors, its dining room a destination in the 1970s and ‘80s for families, especially its Sunday brunch, which shamed many spreads in close-in North Shore communities.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Through incremental agreements, for instance, Trump and Xi could address specific issues such as maritime security and freedom of navigation by agreeing to a code of conduct along with protocols for managing close-in naval encounters.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
Some have compared the relative affordability of Astoria today to that years ago in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was seen as a close-in refuge from Manhattan’s high costs, until its own skyrocketing prices dimmed that luster.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-in
Verb
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Every member of the CDC’s Washington office, which serves as a conduit between the agency’s Atlanta headquarters and Capitol Hill, was fired; barring a second round of reversals, that office appears to be closed.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rahm, meanwhile, finished tied for ninth, carding a final-round 68 to close at 12-under-par.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the skies darkened, 11 bird species sang more than usual.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Broil until chicken skin starts to darken in spots, about 4 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Your taste might differ from mine, but Microsoft’s interface seems to be friendlier and more convenient.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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Accessories are the key to looking polished in transit, and the quickest way to elevate your ensemble is with a structured tote like the Lovevook Laptop Bag, made with durable, scratch-resistant faux leather with plenty of convenient storage compartments—including one designed for your computer.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The protests come amid a federal government shutdown now in its 18th day, broader immigration enforcement operations, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Los Angeles.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Regulators say more crashes may come Tesla's latest FSD software update arrived just days before the investigation began.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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WisDOT recommends drivers operate at a safe speed, eliminate distractions, use high beams as daylight transitions to dusk and make sure everyone is buckled up.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a bit of bloody, hand-to-hand battle and some killing, though thankfully not of our boys.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ribbons of red and orange light shoot across the screen in the wake of Ares’ motorcycle; energetic chases and hand-to-hand battles abound throughout the film’s 2-hour run time.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And then came the mayhem of a finish that saw Miami rally but come up short.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, when asked for her best dating advice for single people, Bell came up empty.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Gordon’s experience as a first option in Orlando could come in handy, at least.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Close-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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