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Recent Examples of closely
Investors will be watching closely to see whom Burnham appoints to replace Rachel Reeves as the country’s finance minister, a move that is widely expected, analysts told CNN.
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Making an adaptation which more closely resembled the look of Shirow’s manga series was decided early on.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The District will continue to work closely with educators, families, and experts to ensure implementation supports student success while meeting the diverse needs of school communities.
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Mason Leib,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
At-home microbiome tests and fiber supplements have people looking at their gut more closely than ever.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Because of this, silver is more closely tied to economic cycles and tends to be more volatile than gold, which is typically used to store value and preserve wealth.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Building bridges through conflict Stogner has worked closely with Harrington for two years and talks to him at least once a week.
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Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Making an adaptation which more closely resembled the look of Shirow’s manga series was decided early on.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The District will continue to work closely with educators, families, and experts to ensure implementation supports student success while meeting the diverse needs of school communities.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
At-home microbiome tests and fiber supplements have people looking at their gut more closely than ever.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Because of this, silver is more closely tied to economic cycles and tends to be more volatile than gold, which is typically used to store value and preserve wealth.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Building bridges through conflict Stogner has worked closely with Harrington for two years and talks to him at least once a week.
—
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closely
nearly
Adverb
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Centrist Paz took office seven months ago, inheriting the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation that helped propel the end of nearly two decades of leftist rule.
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Thick black smoke and flames on Friday returned to the Boyle Heights warehouse that has been at the center of a nearly three-day firefight.
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“Closely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closely. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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