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as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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Recent Examples of close in
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
The sample is still shaped by the limits of current instruments, which favor large planets in close-in orbits, but that bias may soon ease.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
In the short term, these systems will be used to counter drones as well as rockets, mortars, and other close-in aerial threats.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
Schmid stopped 17 shots, highlighted by close-in saves on Artyom Levshunov and Ryan Greene in the third period before Bertuzzi tied it.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
JSerra sophomore forward Ryan Doane in that quarter made all six of his close-in shots for 12 points, some off of his offensive rebounds, and Bailes made three of the Lions’ five 3-point baskets second-quarter baskets.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
The sample is still shaped by the limits of current instruments, which favor large planets in close-in orbits, but that bias may soon ease.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
In the short term, these systems will be used to counter drones as well as rockets, mortars, and other close-in aerial threats.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
Schmid stopped 17 shots, highlighted by close-in saves on Artyom Levshunov and Ryan Greene in the third period before Bertuzzi tied it.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
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People protested the agency’s deployment, and the city’s cultural corridor near Central Avenue saw many businesses close their doors temporarily.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, ramps from northbound and southbound I-75 to eastbound I-696 are closed until further notice.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oh, and the grief was almost a person of its own, darkening the minds of some of the characters as much as any lightless corridor could darken a space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bake, tossing halfway through, until vegetables have shrunk and tomato paste is darkened and starting to stick to baking sheet, 25–30 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist flick gesture and timely suggestions.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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Never lose your belongings again with convenient tracking tags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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But that pact came without the protection of a no-trade clause, and as the Cubs sputtered to a second consecutive 83-win, playoff-less season, the idea of trading a controllable second baseman with the ability to play shortstop to upgrade the roster wasn’t too far-fetched.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The park is open from daylight to dusk for visitors and 24/7 for campers.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Its hours are from dawn to dusk every day of the year.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The drill involves recruits elevating their heart rates through calisthenics and then simulating hand-to-hand combat with a physically aggressive suspect while wearing a padded suit for protection.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Press coverage is a hand-to-hand combat game at the line of scrimmage.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But other people came up to Felder and engaged him in dialogue.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer’s pass near midcourt was deflected, and after UConn came up with the ball, Demary made a shot from well behind the 3-point line.—
Noah Trister,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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That Shah doesn’t fast but uses the holy month as an excuse for his poor audition performance is a handy shorthand for his relationship to his identity.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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