Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in (on)
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That also requires a level of play that the Aztecs (18-8, 12-4) have not approached in the last two games.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026 -
The storm approached just as the icy remains of a snowstorm that struck the region weeks earlier were finally melting away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Sun Princess aims to appeal to active and relaxation-focused passengers, groups, families, and couples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Lightning entered on a 22-game winning streak, focused on defense and led by a senior point guard worthy of a duel against the Knights’ star point guard.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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As this year’s Games neared its end, the awesome moments seemed to pile up, one atop another.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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Greenspan’s heroes In the early 1980s, the United States faced a similar emergency when the trust fund that supports Social Security neared insolvency, a situation where benefits would have been automatically slashed once funds were depleted.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Closed in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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