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close in 1 of 2

verb

ˈklōz- How to pronounce close in (audio)
Definition of close innext
1
as in to close
to come near or nearer the eagle closed in on its prey

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2
as in to darken
to grow dark with evening closing in we knew we had to find shelter fairly soon

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close-in

2 of 2

adjective

as in convenient

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Recent Examples of close in
Adjective
For city fishers at close-in locations, following a few guidelines will help protect the water, its fish and the overall tradition for future generations, experts said. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 The close-in Washington suburbs are home to a handful of beautiful private clubs — all of them expensive. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Over several hours, the American warships and supporting aircraft mounted a layered defense, firing their five-inch naval guns and their close-in weapon systems known as CIWS, officials said. — James Laporta, CBS News, 7 May 2026 The Bulwark is the tank of the party and focuses on close-in combat. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for close in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
  1. close
  2. darken
  3. convenient
  4. come
  5. dusk
  6. hand-to-hand
  7. come up
  8. handy
Verb
  • Connected information can help close that gap by allowing organizations to identify patterns and engage customers before an issue becomes a larger business problem.
    — Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The account the VanDoeselaars wired the money to has since closed, the couple said.
    — Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of close
Verb
  • Some woods are very photosensitive, like cherry and walnut, but cherry darkens with sun exposure while walnut fades.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
  • China’s growth target is already its lowest since 1991, and the economic picture is darkened further by a real estate downturn that is straining local government finances and undercutting spending capacity, Goldman Sachs said in a note to clients.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of darken
Adjective
  • Many lower-income families simply don’t have electronic payment options, especially in Umm al-Fahm, according to Mayor Samir Mahamed, making cash the most convenient form of payment.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • They've been proven to be safe, and the current regimen has been timed to be most convenient to the parent.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenient
Verb
  • Politicians pause mid-sentence, scanning the room for applause lines that will guide what comes next.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The award determined by audience ballot comes with a $10,000 cash prize.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of come
Verb
  • With minimal humidity, near-perfect clear-sky frequency and vast empty horizons, Namibia offers the kind of slow, immersive darkness that makes dusking feel less like a trend and more like a return to something ancient.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • The park is open from daylight to dusk for visitors and 24/7 for campers.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of dusk
Adjective
  • Hugo Weaving’s Frank Harkness, the nefarious birth father of agent River Cartwright (Jack Lowdon), also makes an appearance, and the trailer previews plenty of explosions, shootouts and even hand-to-hand combat.
    — Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At this point, the owners and the union are merely sparring, lobbing jabs back and forth without really engaging in true hand-to-hand combat.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of hand-to-hand
Verb
  • Jo Adell and Bazzana hit back-to-back homers in the first inning for the Guardians, who couldn't capitalize on their early 3-0 lead and fell behind before coming up with a victory that kept their division title hopes alive.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Two years ago, quantum technology and AI came up in separate meetings, on separate slides, championed by different people in the room.
    — Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of come up
Adjective
  • This is where synthetic fuel made using the Fischer-Tropsch process comes in handy.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That type of physicality can come in handy on plays like quick hitches, screens, drags run over the middle of the field.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of handy

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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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