close in (on)

Definition of close in (on)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
Verb
  • Now is his chance to test the waters and find out if any suitors will approach him with an offer sheet.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
  • For a player who already set the bar so high — his 109 catches were a school record — yet fell short of his ultimate goal, how Toney approaches his sophomore year will be worth the watch.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Keep it focused by finishing something small before expanding the concept.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • In fact, 72% of Gen Z look to social media for food and drink-focused wellness trends, according to 2025 data shared with CNBC by food & beverages analytics firm Datassentials.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Messi, 38, is thought to be nearing the end of his legendary career, but scoring a hat trick in the world’s biggest tournament just shows that there is a lot more juice left in his tank.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
  • The Cubs plan to announce details about the 10-year celebration of the 2016 team as the July 18 weekend nears.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Ecuador fans from all over have converged to see their team play, photos show.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
  • In many ways, the TOC is similar to the control centers of modern global enterprises—where integration, cybersecurity, AI, and operational discipline – delivered by hundreds of technology service providers, converge to help drive performance at scale.
    Mark Price, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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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 28 Jun. 2026.

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