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close in (on)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of close in (on)

as in approach, near

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for close in (on)

approach,
near

concentrate,
converge,
focus,
funnel,
meet

center (on),
centralize

connect,
couple,
join,
link,
unite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for close in (on)

branch,
fan (out),
radiate,
ray

diffuse,
dispel,
disperse,
dissipate

fork,
stem

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Thesaurus Entries Near close in (on)

close-in

close in (on)

close-knit

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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 27 Jun. 2022.

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