close in (on)

verb

Definition of close in (on)next
as in to approach

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
  1. approach
  2. focus
  3. near
  4. converge
Verb
  • Compared to Bromley, Fleetwood are approaching elder-statesmen status as members of the EFL.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Howell stormed out of the bodega following an argument with the victim, only to return half an hour later wearing different clothes and immediately approach Askew.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of approach
Verb
  • In January 2019, Lamont delivered his first inaugural address focused on fiscal responsibility, cooperation across party lines, and a fresh start for Connecticut’s economy.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Conventional time-management advice, Schore argues, focuses almost exclusively on visible behaviors—meetings, email volume, scheduling techniques and collaboration practices.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of focus
Verb
  • Announced on August 13, the project will use Firefly’s Elytra orbital vehicle to approach, examine, and remove spacecraft nearing the end of their operational lives.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For The Times) By the end of the summer, Shields was nearing 20 scholarship offers after just one season as an offensive lineman.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of near
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  • The converging trends are creating opportunities and consternation for travelers, content creators, and the travel industry.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Other law enforcement agencies, including multiple SWAT teams, eventually converged at the scene, according to the court documents.
    — Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of converge
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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 Aug. 2026.

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