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as in comes
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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Recent Examples of closes in
That improvement process is already well underway as rookie minicamp closes in and with organized team activities not far behind.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Stocks also rallied on the news, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at record highs, their third straight record closes in a row.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
The dual-class structure is set to expire in October 2032—a year after Bhusri’s performance window closes in early 2031.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The revelation comes as signs of strife between the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office are beginning to surface as the search for Nancy Guthrie closes in on the two-week mark.
—Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind, the property closes in mid April and reopens in late May.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Malick closes in on his actor’s face and stays there, giving us access to his pain.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
When a restless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation and the multimillion-dollar heist gets closer, the line between the hunter and the hunted blur, forcing all three of them to confront their actions.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Stocks also rallied on the news, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at record highs, their third straight record closes in a row.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
The dual-class structure is set to expire in October 2032—a year after Bhusri’s performance window closes in early 2031.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The revelation comes as signs of strife between the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office are beginning to surface as the search for Nancy Guthrie closes in on the two-week mark.
—Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind, the property closes in mid April and reopens in late May.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Malick closes in on his actor’s face and stays there, giving us access to his pain.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
When a restless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation and the multimillion-dollar heist gets closer, the line between the hunter and the hunted blur, forcing all three of them to confront their actions.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes in
Verb
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Pass the flame over the weed until the foliage darkens.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Its charming glow is often visible even before the sky fully darkens, which is so fitting and poetic when considering both the planetary and astrological essence of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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With the City Council’s approval, city staff now has 45 days to conduct due diligence on the land before the sale closes.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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Choreographer Madeline Hollander closes her red notebook and instructs the dancers to start from the beginning.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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But beyond noting that the case was closed, the report blacks out all the details describing the event.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After avoiding references to being trans in her early career, Petras draws on a sense of understanding and loss that is profoundly rooted in her experience.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The company draws on clinical, claims, and behavioral data to identify patients at risk and coordinates support with care navigators, clinical outreach, and palliative care between visits.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Verb
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One way to use that cap space is through accounting maneuvers designed to create more room in the future budget — like when quarterback Bo Nix approaches a massive second contract in 2027 or 2028.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Fans get to know actors, musicians and directors beyond surface level because Poehler approaches each conversation from a more personal perspective, instead of strictly professional.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Is there anything about Starry and Restless that never comes up?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Abreu comes up, that’s where Martin (Pérez) is coming in the game.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
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“Closes in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20in. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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