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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
James Laporta,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
The Bulwark is the tank of the party and focuses on close-in combat.
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Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
This revealed that around 10% of stars like the sun host a close-in planet, validating findings made by TESS's exoplanet-hunting predecessor Kepler.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2026
But the possibility of leaving northeast Lake County — Beach Park, North Chicago, Park City, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion — without a close-in medical center is too unnerving to consider.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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.
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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
This revealed that around 10% of stars like the sun host a close-in planet, validating findings made by TESS's exoplanet-hunting predecessor Kepler.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2026
But the possibility of leaving northeast Lake County — Beach Park, North Chicago, Park City, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion — without a close-in medical center is too unnerving to consider.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
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No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.
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Seeking to close a $12 billion budget shortfall last year, the governor hoped to cut over $750 million from the state’s payroll expenses in salaries and wages.
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Auto-correct tools generally brighten photos, but this one also knows when an image needs darkening.
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Its most dramatic attack occurred last week, when hundreds of drones overwhelmed Moscow’s air defenses and hit refineries and storage tanks, sending up black plumes of smoke that darkened the sky.
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
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Along with providing a convenient way to drink, the tumbler serves as a lid atop the carafe, keeping dust and insects out of your water.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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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.
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Its hours are from dawn to dusk every day of the year.
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But there were also perplexing moments that punctured the gravitas of the event (even for an event built around hand-to-hand combat).
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In a video released on Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had partnered with the UFC, putting roughly 300 federal agents through hand-to-hand combat training ahead of UFC Freedom 250.
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Those who came up on romantic comedies of the '80s and '90s should dip into this early – and rather nifty – example of the genre.
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Throughout the game, seeing green shirts on the large screen triggered cheers through the crowd, while boos came up when yellow kits were displayed.
Adjective
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Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
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His diplomacy skills may well come in handy as Boulder County wrestles with its mountain bike issue.
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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