CLOSED IN (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

closed in (on)

verb

past tense of close in (on)

as in centered (on)

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Adebayo approached Herro and, without hesitation, punched him.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
From construction repairs, traffic, and safety, the worries compounded on themselves as the city approached the kickoff of its first KC match on June 16.

— Zuri Primos July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

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Loeb says the group is focused on evidence, instrumentation, data analysis and collection standards.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Experts weigh in about safely dining out Advice from federal health organizations has largely focused on preparing food at home, rather than dining out.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026

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As the round-of-32 stalemate against Australia neared a penalty shootout, memories of the misses against Senegal came to mind.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026
As the United States neared its 250th birthday in recent months, a new spin on the Stars and Stripes appeared outside homes and on banners dangling from government buildings.

— Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

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