Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in (on)
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During their initial investigation, police found that two men approached the home's front door.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026 -
The teen was playing basketball at the park when he was approached by a group of young adults, who asked the teen if he was affiliated with a gang and tried to start a fight, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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While our immigration enforcement should be focused on apprehending and prosecuting violent criminals to make our communities safer, these ICE actions are doing the opposite and making our state less safe.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The museum, focused on the arts, history and technology, will draw tourists and scholars from around the world.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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But as the awards show neared, Brown discovered a key problem.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Southern Sierra neared average for this time of year, while the Northern Sierra — source of much of California’s water supply — remained well below normal.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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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 15 Jan. 2026.
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