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 The mall closed in January 2015, except for Carson Pirie Scott, which shut its doors abruptly in March 2018. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 Riverdale Road was closed in both directions on Sunday between 100th and 104th avenues for the crash cleanup and investigation, according to the Thornton Police Department. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026 Tyler supporters are concerned about the potential additional costs of about $40,000 to the town, adding that students will need to make up another day at the end of the year because schools will be closed in Enfield. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 The 5 Freeway was initially closed in both directions around the fire, snarling rush hour traffic. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Three other beaches are also closed in Minneapolis, two on Bde Maka Ska and one on Lake Hiawatha, but not for blue-green algae. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 What was once known as Westport Middle School opened in 1924 and closed in 2009. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 The 1,400-bed facility will be located at the former Rivers Correctional Institute, a for-profit prison that closed in 2021. — Noah Vinsky july 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026 After the restaurant closed in 2017, Keller invited him to Napa Valley to join The French Laundry as a sommelier, a move that felt like a natural progression. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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Walmart, in fact, closed its Chatham store very near the Capital One call center earlier this year.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
It's been closed for nearly two years, but restoration of the Panther Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park has been completed.

— Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

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While a thin sliver will remain illuminated by direct sunlight, most of the lunar surface will appear dramatically darkened with a subtle reddish-orange glow — reminiscent of a total lunar eclipse seen across North America on March 3.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
In Reykjavik, clouds did not prevent hundreds of people from gathering in bright raincoats in front of the landmark Hallgrímskirkja church as the skies darkened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of darkened

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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
Sections on the reports were blacked out, for medical issues including drug or alcohol use, along with sections for injuries and the condition of bodies at the avalanche scene.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of blacked out

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Cue forward Josh Windass revealing on camera how James, as one of those who had worn the armband during the season, had approached him about setting up a meeting with just the players present.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Even in the nineteenth century, before the neuronic machinery of the retina was fully understood, biologists approached the eye with wonderment.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026