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
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 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. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 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
  • The pair is eyeing late summer for a doors-open debut, with an open-air block party that will close Imperial Street for dancing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of close
Verb
  • Then as skies darkened, fireworks began lighting the skies everywhere.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • Start light and add layers to darken or blend the color as needed.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of darken
Adjective
  • Like, for myself, helping to care for a family member who is right down the street, this is really quick and convenient.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of convenient
Verb
  • But all of these methods come second to taking steps to protect ourselves directly, experts emphasize.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Germany won the final, with its only goal coming late in extra time.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 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
  • Up to this point in the story, James Butler Hickok had already lived a life of adventure, not least of which included hand-to-hand combat with a bear.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • There is a weird intimacy to hand-to-hand combat and the brutality of it.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of hand-to-hand
Verb
  • After his search came up empty, Ronaldo Salgado came across a Facebook post about ICE activity in the East End area.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • In the years since, the former redevelopment agency worked to come up with a project scope, but ran into various obstacles given the intricacies of the corridor and the various stakeholders, Bibler said.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of come up
Adjective
  • Wider Michelin tires come standard, as does enhanced regenerative braking and handy access panels to make servicing easier – a feature your mechanic will certainly appreciate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
  • The messy middle is where a Steam Machine Verified badge could come in most handy.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of handy

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