CLOSED IN Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

closed in

verb

past tense of close in

as in closed

to come near or nearer the eagle closed in on its prey

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as in darkened

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

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Recent Examples of closed in Xavier, who is 13, and Cyprus and Jasper, who are both 9 years of age, traveled more than 2,500 miles to San Diego from Marineland, an animal theme park and aquarium in Niagara Falls, which closed in 2024. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 The franchise was canceled after a 2006 Texas operation in which Rockwall County assistant district attorney Louis Conradt died by suicide as authorities and the show’s crew closed in on his home. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Burdened by debt, the theater closed in the middle of the production. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The space formerly was Dimestore Delibar, which closed in October 2025. — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026 It was formally closed in 2012, and a year later, management of its assets was transferred to The Royal Foundation, the charitable organization that Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, established in 2009. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 16 Aug. 2026 The George Motchan Detention Center closed in 2018 and is no longer used to house inmates, according to the DOC website. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 The San Francisco Art Institute closed in 2022 and was purchased by a nonprofit in 2024, with the intention of turning it into the California Academy of Studio Arts, which will offer 30 visual artists a free one-year residency. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The store at 8148 Delta Shores Circle South replaces Noodles and Company, which closed in July 2025. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in

Verb

Numerous streets around the National Mall will be closed over the weekend, and concrete guard barriers and fencing have been erected along the race course to protect fans and property.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
The upper-level northbound bus stop, including the stairs and elevator leading to the stop, is scheduled to reopen Tuesday after being closed for construction.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of closed

Verb

The sky darkened suddenly, as if it had been turned down by a dimmer switch, and Decoteau frowned at a weather app on his phone.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
The funeral was held less than a week after her signature song served as the soundtrack at celebrations marking a total eclipse that darkened skies across parts of Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of darkened

Verb

The details were blacked out as the district attorney continues an investigation into the devastating fire.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Rodriquez’s home address and telephone number appeared blacked out, while his Social Security and driver’s license numbers remained visible.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of blacked out

Verb

Despite the show’s success and, as a result, its host’s cultural ubiquity, Povich says he was never approached about taking over one of the late-night shows.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Lee first approached Thomas to found Quality Control and, within a month, signed Migos, one of the biggest acts to emerge from the Atlanta region this century.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of approached

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The team drew on expertise from astronomy, using telescope technology and adaptive optics to compensate for atmospheric turbulence and precisely collect and control the light.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
The analysis also drew on corporate ownership records compiled through Cruzagrafos, a platform developed by the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of drew on

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Trainers put his leg in an air cast, and players from both teams came up to the rookie before he was carted off the field.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs went on the road and came up short against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-15 on Saturday night in their second preseason game of the year.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026