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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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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Without an atmosphere, the surface would be especially vulnerable to this process, known as space weathering, which gradually breaks down and darkens rock.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The week closes with a downtown parade and a finale concert focused on music, storytelling, fashion, and Black culture.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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In a separate statement, G-III said that after the transaction closes, G-III and WHP Global will form a 50/50 joint venture that will retain ownership of Marc Jacobs’s intellectual property.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
14 May 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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According to Six Seconds, this perspective draws on three decades of studying emotions, including more than a million assessments across 169 countries.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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In the kitchen, chef Andrew Copley draws on a résumé spanning London to Hawaii, with dishes like chicken and lemongrass potstickers and crispy branzino with wasabi.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That philosophy also shapes how the property approaches sustainability, through the language and practice.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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On Monday, May 11, Colbert welcomed guests Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver for a joint interview as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episodes.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The potential for governments to intervene in film festivals comes up regularly in Europe, where taxpayer money is used to fund those events to greater or lesser degrees depending on the country.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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If tension comes up with a coworker, pause and restate roles clearly to keep things moving.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Closes in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20in. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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