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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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Key News Asian equities ended a positive week mixed, as Japan outperformed, while Indonesia and Malaysia were closed for the Islamic New Year, which is also known as Hijri New Year, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The funds will support new cultural programming, including a major exhibition and gallery, as well as ongoing preservation work at the downtown landmark, which has been closed since 2022.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Among the key agenda this year was also Trump’s tariff policy that has darkened the outlook for global economic growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Bay's darkening around the bikini area still hasn’t fully resolved, but the discoloration on her arms has faded to be almost unnoticeable.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Make a cash deposit using any of the secure and convenient payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Not to mention, the two side pockets are incredibly convenient and can fit a phone.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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During the assault, a bullet struck Warren, who’d already been injured in hand-to-hand combat.—
Eliza McGraw,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
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Dozens of Marines were captured on aerial footage Tuesday practicing hand-to-hand combat and crowd control on Seal Beach field, just south of L.A. County.—
Michael Dorgan , Liz Friden , Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The question came up after her husband came to bed with hair that reeked of a campfire.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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After taking a moment to deliberate, Gomez came up with her answer: Ariana Grande.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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An auto shut-off is a handy feature that keeps the fan running to clear the air after cooking then turns it off to save electricity.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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This handy calculator can give you a better idea of a protein target that will meet your individual needs.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The end of the penny has been debated in the U.S. since the early 1990s, when Republicans and Democrats alike supported legislative bids to do away with the penny, drawing on cost-benefit analysis as their rationale.—
Antoinette Burton,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Rodriguez drew on her own experience as a 9-year-old child in a YMCA program called Indian Princesses.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Several vehicles recklessly drove donuts in the middle of the road as a large crowd of spectators approached the intersection, police added.—
Ronn Blitzer , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach and to call 911 immediately.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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