Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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Rowland also took inspiration from his competitive motorsport background to approach shooting the various chase scenes.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025 -
However, officials have warned visitors not to approach wild horses on the beach that appear to be dead.—
Evan Moore
August 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
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But while much implantation research focuses on the biochemical aspects of this complex and mysterious natural phenomenon, the IBEC team chose instead to examine the biomechanics.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Political media and his rivals will focus on them with laser-like intensity.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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As the lone starting pitcher the Cubs acquired before Thursday’s trade deadline, losing Soroka for even two weeks is a blow, even with right-handers Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad on rehab assignments with Triple-A Iowa and nearing returns.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Christian/Gospel music consumption has increased, surpassing World Music and nearing Country music's popularity.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
4 Aug. 2025
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After Hamas massacred some 1,200 Israelis on October 7, 2023, the Israeli settler right converged on a plan.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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As systems digitize and markets converge on uniform inputs, capital allocation often becomes more correlated and more reactive.—
Jay Mehta,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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