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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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Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The company announced plans to close 270 locations in 2025, which, added to the roughly 800 net closures over the previous three years as reported by the Wall Street Journal, totals more than 1,000 closures.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film has also helped resuscitate a dwindling population of ticket-goers hoping for a feel-good escape-hatch picture in the midst of darkening times and popcorn machines.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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The image below shows the SLS freeing itself of Earth, hauling the Artemis 2 mission to the darkening skies above Florida.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Apps such as TurboTax, H&R Block and TaxSlayer can make filing more convenient but typically charge a fee that may be deducted from your refund.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Global spending on data centers could reach $7 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey, and much of that spending can no longer come solely from hyperscalers.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The victory appeared to come with a price as Mike Trout departed in the eighth inning after he was hit in the back of the left hand by a Casey Legumina pitch.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 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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During the downtime, crew members came up with the famous shot, filmed after Travolta returned, of his feet walking rhythmically as the camera then rises to his face.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The possibility of pivoting to new recreation centers came up during the commission’s initial discussion.—
Mary Ramsey
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Have your social security card, name, address and date of birth handy.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The National Association of Bookstores keeps this handy directory.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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