Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Still, the company reported a $110 million net loss for that same period, due in large part to spending of $90 million on research and development, approaching the $107 million spent on R&D for all of 2024.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now cancer-free, Reece focuses on wellness, fitness and sharing her story to inspire others.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Smart, Dabo Swinney (whose fan base is nearing open revolt) and Ryan Day (who is probably one more disappointing year away from the same thing).—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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But as the awards show neared, Brown discovered a key problem.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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Alarcón plays a woman who transforms herself, aligning with nature and changing her reality when menopause converges with a world in destruction.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But more than just a topical procedural thriller, the film also plays out like a Kafka novel about endless invasions of privacy and assumptions of malicious intent that converge to form a modern nightmare.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 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 9 Jan. 2026.
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