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

The designation by the Energy Department means that more federal financing will be available for helium producers and that the government will monitor it more closely. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Even so, should Democrats take back the House next month, Musk would face congressional investigations — and lawmakers would closely scrutinize any attempts to merge his companies. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has visited Beijing to rebuild commercial ties and has moved to bind Canada more closely to Europe, including through European defense financing. — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Consumers’ expectations about the pace of future price hikes are closely tracked by the Federal Reserve. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Upon learning of the matter, Phi Delta Theta began gathering information and is working closely with the university and local law enforcement. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

An anti far-right protest is planned A demonstration Saturday in the city of Orléans, about 70 miles south of Paris, will also be closely watched. — Elitsa Gadeva, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Taking over the Big 12 With a big need for running backs, West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez quickly prioritized Cook after following the Gamecocks closely. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

But some of the responses indicated officials weren't always closely following the guidelines. — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026