Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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In weighing the kind of long-term commitment Tucker will be seeking, Hoyer acknowledged the Cubs have operated cautiously while approaching the expiration of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement, which runs through the 2026 season.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
As the colder months approach across the United States, dog owners should be mindful of changing weather conditions and adjust their pet care routines accordingly.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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If the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel holds, where will The Free Press focus the majority of its editorial attention?—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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While Waze still focuses on driving, this integration blurs the lines between the two apps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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But the Tigers probably aren’t the team to give him the cash, thanks to Colt Keith and their wealth of infield prospects nearing the majors.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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As the government shutdown nears the two-week mark, several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), remain impacted by furloughs and cannot operate as usual.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The mass of players converged in a pile after the snap, and as Arnold leaned across the goal line, Georgia linebacker CJ Allen punched out the football.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can float downstream in engineless watercraft or hike through the six ecosystems that converge on the river.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Close in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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