Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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With the Fourth of July approaching, officials are urging pet owners to take extra precautions.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026 -
Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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As Winter Meetings began Monday, the Boston Red Sox continue to focus on adding a power bat to the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
9 Dec. 2025
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Cambodia is focused on regime protection, rural stability, and defense cooperation with Beijing and other ASEAN countries, the website added.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Merced is expected to see its hottest temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs nearing 98 degrees before cooling into the 80s by Thursday.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Multiple fighters have followed that pattern as the White House UFC event nears its climactic bout.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Built by brothers William and Charles Bent in 1833, the original fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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When the two AIs eventually merge, what converges is identity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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