closed in (on)

verb

past tense of close in (on)
as in centered (on)

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  1. approached
  2. focused
  3. neared
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  • Kii said more companies approached K2 about investing after the close, and that the round could reopen if existing backers agree.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos Department of Homeland Security Secret Service officers observed the suspect acting suspiciously in his vehicle and approached him while he was parked on Constitution Avenue, DHS said.
    — News Editor, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of approached
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  • Much of her time in the legislature has been focused on expanding educational access, criminal justice reform, workplace protections, consumer protections and cleaner air.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • His public events have focused on his pet projects in Washington, which have proven unpopular with voters.
    — STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of focused
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  • As of midmorning trading, Brent crude oil neared $100 per barrel again after falling below the key psychological level a day earlier.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As Election Day neared, election forecasters shifted the race again to lean Democrat.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of neared
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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 9 Nov. 2026.

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