closely

Definition of closelynext
as in nearly
to a close degree closely resembling a normal outfit

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Recent Examples of closely The shape of that is familiar to anyone who has looked closely at retail trading venues. Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 In theory, Fetterman could swing control of the Senate if it’s closely divided after the midterms. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 Families are prioritizing purchases for students even as household budgets are closely managed. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Population-level case numbers hid individual after idiosyncratic individual — and just how closely research and practice could be intertwined. Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026 All of which hugs closely to the skin for a cologne that whispers rather than shouts. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Life Time worked closely with local, state and federal personnel to keep abreast of the evolving fire situation and for guidance on how best to adapt. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026 McCall also confirmed the regulatory process is underway on the Sky/ITV acquisition and the culture minister is expected to watch it closely. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closely
nearly
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  • Jaime Diez, a veteran immigration attorney based in Brownsville, Texas, recently had almost 20 cases called in one day, nearly 10 times his previously normal pace.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The optics became nearly as problematic as the financial structure itself.
    Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Closely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closely. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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