CLOSE IN ON Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

close in (on)

verb

Definition of close in (on)

as in to approach

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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

Then, as the bill neared closer to a vote, the Congressional Black Caucus and AFL-CIO also came out against it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Alas, an adductor injury Monday has put Black out of action, along with James and Isaac Guerendo, the latter of whom is flashing on the side and nearing a return from his pectoral tear.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of near

Verb

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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