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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
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Once, the Ramada was a prime spot for visitors, its dining room a destination in the 1970s and ‘80s for families, especially its Sunday brunch, which shamed many spreads in close-in North Shore communities.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Through incremental agreements, for instance, Trump and Xi could address specific issues such as maritime security and freedom of navigation by agreeing to a code of conduct along with protocols for managing close-in naval encounters.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
Some have compared the relative affordability of Astoria today to that years ago in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was seen as a close-in refuge from Manhattan’s high costs, until its own skyrocketing prices dimmed that luster.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Largely domestic, largely in the close-in.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Some folks had been happy with their small, close-in apartments but now worked remotely and wanted more space.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
After the star died, asteroids could have been gravitationally deflected by any lingering gas giant planets into close-in orbits and torn apart.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
For those looking for a more urban experience, North Beach or McGee Beach offers a close-in getaway.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Once, the Ramada was a prime spot for visitors, its dining room a destination in the 1970s and ‘80s for families, especially its Sunday brunch, which shamed many spreads in close-in North Shore communities.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Through incremental agreements, for instance, Trump and Xi could address specific issues such as maritime security and freedom of navigation by agreeing to a code of conduct along with protocols for managing close-in naval encounters.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
Some have compared the relative affordability of Astoria today to that years ago in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was seen as a close-in refuge from Manhattan’s high costs, until its own skyrocketing prices dimmed that luster.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Largely domestic, largely in the close-in.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Some folks had been happy with their small, close-in apartments but now worked remotely and wanted more space.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
After the star died, asteroids could have been gravitationally deflected by any lingering gas giant planets into close-in orbits and torn apart.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-in
Verb
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The Little Golden Gate Bridge is scheduled to close again from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday through Thursday, beginning Sept. 2 until further notice, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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Northbound Greenfield will be closed from Ford Road to Warren Avenue for the event.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Smoke from wildfires will travel thousands of miles to darken our skies and choke our lungs.—
Madhukar Pai,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Also, keep in mind that aniline leather has a tendency to darken slightly over time.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Case and point: Amazon has already launched hundreds of early Labor Day deals on items like cooking tools and convenient storage solutions—but only for Prime members.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
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To talk of extinction struck many as a convenient way to distract from the existing biases, hallucinations, and other problems with AI.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Waterbury Police Department officers reportedly observed Santos and others conducting hand-to-hand drug transactions from a car Santos was driving on March 21, 2021, according to court records.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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Recalling the unbelievable fight sequences that littered Gareth Evans’ popular Indonesian film The Raid, this work of wonder is stuffed to the brim with Tjahjanto’s signature style: kinetic camerawork and brutal hand-to-hand choreography, relentlessly conveyed through extended set pieces.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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For a team in contention year in and year out, the Padres have come up short of their ultimate goal, with the Dodgers consistently stepping in their path.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Monday’s first drawing, the Fantasy 5 midday draw, came up 2, 3, 18, 21 and 33.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Naming an action or tactical principle after a specific individual is a handy way to etch yourself into football folklore.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Which butter dish is best? Room-temperature butter is always easier to spread on bread, rolls, and bagels than butter that’s come right from the fridge, making a butter dish a handy accessory for your kitchen.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Woodward Dream Cruise started as a fundraiser, drawing on the cruising heyday of the 1950s and '60s.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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With distillers drawing on local ingredients, innovative cask programs, and meticulous aging techniques, these award-winning whiskies offer complexity and character to rival the best from any country’s whiskey-making tradition.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump clapping as Putin approached, with a grin on his face.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Summer is coming to a close, Labor Day is approaching, and Superman is one of the biggest and best family films in theaters.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Close-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-in. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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