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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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So one day last winter, as a new MLS season began, Higginbotham’s wife, Nicole, approached him with an idea.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Upcoming comets to view This celestial calendar includes significant comets that will approach Earth through the rest of 2025 and into early 2026 and can be seen with binoculars or a telescope.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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It was announced as part of the festival’s classic film focused Treasures stand, also featuring two classic Arab and three international feature films.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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With DeMarvion Overshown nearing his return, could James still find his way into the starting lineup when it’s all said and done?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Oct. 2025
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The first phase of the ceasefire agreement is nearing its completion.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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And, besides, all of the album’s aims converge under one roof.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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To the average consumer, converging with the world’s most prominent marketplace may not seem dire, but its anticompetitive practices can be especially brutal on these sellers.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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