CLOSE IN (ON) Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

close in (on)

verb

Definition of close in (on)

as in to approach

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China’s leading firms are still just approaching top US labs in capabilities, partly explaining their lack of transparency.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The researchers plan to use this feature to develop non-line-of-sight communication approaches with their far UVC LEDs.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of approach

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Yeoh plays Olwen, a replicant Blade Runner nearing the end of her life, who partners with Schafer’s Cora, a mysterious new recruit.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Wall Street pointed slightly higher in premarket trading Tuesday after nearing a record close to open the week as oil prices retreat to the lowest level in more than a month.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

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Dietitians, dermatology-adjacent brands and primary care clinicians are converging on the same message.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Music, sports and sneaker culture converged in the street style, showcasing many of the influences that have shaped ComplexCon since its launch.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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