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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in (on)
Verb
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As evening approached, attendees packed the concert area in anticipation of Common’s performance.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026 -
Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Fils-Aimé told the Miami Herald that his discussions focused primarily on the deployment of the GSF and the upcoming renewal of its mandate in September.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Both Burnham and Kenyon declined to speak with CNN, saying they were focused on talking directly to constituents rather than the media.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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But as Cooper's deadline for his name to be stripped from the building neared, the Justice Department asked the federal appeals court in Washington to pause the district court's order.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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As the show neared a break, Navarro attempted to ask a question, but Goldberg emphasized the need for a commercial.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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