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as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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as in convenient
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Recent Examples of close in
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Of course, the prestigious school also is a massive economic generator for the famously progressive, and beautiful, close-in Chicago suburb, a community with grand old homes and enviable lakefront vistas but also some downtown business problems and struggling neighborhoods demanding attention.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Some folks had been happy with their small, close-in apartments but now worked remotely and wanted more space.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
After the star died, asteroids could have been gravitationally deflected by any lingering gas giant planets into close-in orbits and torn apart.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Of course, the prestigious school also is a massive economic generator for the famously progressive, and beautiful, close-in Chicago suburb, a community with grand old homes and enviable lakefront vistas but also some downtown business problems and struggling neighborhoods demanding attention.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Some folks had been happy with their small, close-in apartments but now worked remotely and wanted more space.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
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Carney, a central banker with little formal government experience, called a snap election late last month as the liberal party surged in polls to close a more-than-20-point deficit since the beginning of 2025.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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On Sundays, hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will be closed for tours on Thanksgiving Day.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Snag these room darkening curtain panels for just $11, or cozy up your bed with new throw pillows and this chunky knit throw blanket.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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While newer formulations tend to avoid these ingredients, some still include actives that can be harsh, especially on sensitive areas like the underarms, where skin is thinner and prone to irritation or darkening.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This data is unreliable—salespeople often don’t know the real reason or pick a convenient one.—
Lihong Hicken,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Nail art kit: on sale for $11.99 Original price: $16.99 (Amazon) All-in-one nail art kits provide a convenient introduction for those starting their DIY nail journey.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One standout sequence features a slippery hand-to-hand combat scene among wriggling eels.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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The wide shots of Tommy stepping onto the main street of Jackson, burning in the snow, are a riot of gore and desperate hand-to-hand action that neither our focus character nor any but the most dedicated rewatch viewers will fully catch.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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My test for that, actually, is: could [an AI] have come up with general relativity with the same amount of information that Einstein had in the 1900s?—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the next time his turn in the order came up, manager Rocco Baldelli sent pinch hitter Mickey Gasper up in Keaschall's place.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although the route-running piece isn’t there just yet, that’s where the Bills’ established top three could come in handy to have Royals develop in the background as the WR4 with a handful of snaps each game.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Google’s handy Ultra HDR conversion tool will be particularly useful for photographers and social media users who want to maximize the impact of their pictures.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The National Bureau of Economic Research, a research organization tasked with formally identifying a recession, uses a more complicated definition that draws on a range of indicators.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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In Florida, one class published the Green Light Gazette, a fictional newspaper that drew on real historical sources.—
Alexander Manshel,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Her first recommendation when approached with the opportunity was the Lancôme Cils Booster XL.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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As the sky darkened and duck calls filled the sky, their number appeared as a shadowed cloud approaching the rice fields.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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