close in (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
Verb
  • Instead, approach him with curiosity.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • One way of approaching this is to go back to our earlier discussion about attitudes.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Leo’s January 9 address to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See focused on global chaos the Vatican saw as American-made.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
  • RightsCon is an annual conference focused on human rights and technology and deals with issues like internet censorship, electronic surveillance and cyberwarfare.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • In late April, the construction on the new H-E-B along Texas 121 in Euless appeared to be nearing completion and there were reports of new hires training already taking place.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
  • The 37-year-old Lewandowski is nearing the end of his contract with no news of a new deal.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • That’s the converging picture across Wall Street research and Main Street sentiment.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
  • In nature, ecological processes tend to reconcile these extremes, converging on population sizes that sustain ecosystem health long-term — the sweet spot.
    Paige Stein, Hartford Courant, 4 May 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 8 May. 2026.

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