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Recent Examples of closely
While the victim is retrieving the money, a second suspect quickly removes the ATM card from the machine and replaces it with a counterfeit card that closely resembles the original.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
According to Elo-Rivera’s office, the single largest concentration of unoccupied homes is in downtown San Diego, with 792, followed closely behind by La Jolla, with 751.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Take the time, then, to consider each account type closely, evaluating the pros, cons and interest-earning power of each to determine which makes the most sense for your money.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The council is working closely with staff to ensure that funding is directed toward the continuation of projects that protect public safety, preserve existing infrastructure and provide the greatest benefit to the community.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Analysts say the appointment of an interim prosecutor will be closely watched as an indicator of shifting alliances within the ruling coalition and of how aggressively authorities pursue legal and political cases in the coming months.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Also, Sa Su Phi is rooted and closely linked to Milan.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
After-sales service is handled by local third-party franchisees who the company works closely with to provide technical training.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Spanberger, meanwhile, sought to tie Republicans in Congress closely to Trump as Democrats aim to flip the House and Senate in November.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
According to Elo-Rivera’s office, the single largest concentration of unoccupied homes is in downtown San Diego, with 792, followed closely behind by La Jolla, with 751.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Take the time, then, to consider each account type closely, evaluating the pros, cons and interest-earning power of each to determine which makes the most sense for your money.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The council is working closely with staff to ensure that funding is directed toward the continuation of projects that protect public safety, preserve existing infrastructure and provide the greatest benefit to the community.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Analysts say the appointment of an interim prosecutor will be closely watched as an indicator of shifting alliances within the ruling coalition and of how aggressively authorities pursue legal and political cases in the coming months.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Also, Sa Su Phi is rooted and closely linked to Milan.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
After-sales service is handled by local third-party franchisees who the company works closely with to provide technical training.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Spanberger, meanwhile, sought to tie Republicans in Congress closely to Trump as Democrats aim to flip the House and Senate in November.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closely
nearly
Adverb
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Although the company’s profit nearly doubled in the fourth quarter and sales reached an all-time high, Wall Street seemed disappointed by its somewhat lackluster outlook.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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On one icy Wednesday, nearly all New York Vogue editors showed up in red sweaters.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Closely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closely. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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