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
  • The George Washington Bridge is approaching its 100th birthday, and the Port Authority is investing $2 billion to restore it.
    — Remy Schwartz, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Chicago Cubs center fielder never approached the game that way.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of approach
Verb
  • The studio focuses on recovery and helping clients incorporate alternative wellness treatments into their routines.
    — Evan Moore November 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights alleged that the plan’s focus on Black student achievement amounted to discrimination against students of other races.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of focus
Verb
  • With the year nearing its end, the launch window remains uncertain.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The 10-year Treasury yield again neared 5% Tuesday for the first time since the end of October.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of near
Verb
  • Hundreds of Vang’s supporters converged in March for a fundraising concert by the band Cake, which formed in Sacramento.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The dish was likely born in New York City, where Puerto Rican and Italian communities converged, before finding its way to the island.
    — Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of converge
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