Synonyms of closely

closely

adverb

as in nearly

to a close degree

closely resembling a normal outfit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nearly
• near

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remotely
• distantly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closely

Investors are closely watching the government's next moves in a highly indebted country where street anger has often been tamed with more state spending. — Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

The technology could also reduce the need to closely match battery cells during manufacturing, since the pack would be better able to accommodate differences in cell performance. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Shen is one of China’s biggest stars and is closely tied to comedy. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Regardless of whether the document comes to light, Rodríguez argued that Floridians should closely watch the utility merger because of its other implications for Florida voters and electricity customers. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

The banner identified the Young Communists, associated with the Mouvement Jeunes Communistes de France, or Young Communists Movement of France, which works closely with the French Communist Party. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The staffers urge OpenAI to preserve the ability to closely monitor its advanced models; to adhere to its commitment to embed third-party safety auditors within the organization; and to foster an open and transparent culture. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Someone who worked closely with me many years ago had described me as a bit like a submarine. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

The lawsuit says that Carney trained Hoffman as a paramedic student and worked closely with him, only finding out about his death through the news. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026