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 trial is being closely watched for its implications for other fatal high-speed crashes that don't involve drugs or alcohol. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

The German incident reflects a broader pattern of AI activity that some OpenAI investigators wanted to scrutinize more closely. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Enveniam’s capabilities closely align with our expertise and business plans across these critical workflows. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Missionaries often arrived alongside European militaries, closely linking Christian mission with colonial rule in the minds of many Africans. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent months, much of it blamed on the TTP, which is separate from but closely allied with the Afghan Taliban. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Government officials and companies are increasingly worried about tying themselves too closely to one country’s AI systems. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

The policy is intended to help USPS track mail-in ballots more closely and to ensure ballots are sent only to eligible voters. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

Observers say the case was significant to the city’s freedom of association and it has been closely watched amid the city’s drastic political changes following massive anti-government protests in 2019. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026