1
as in comes
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of closes in
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
The hotel closes in the winter anyway.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
In January 1964, law enforcement closes in.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Data-provider With Intelligence logged US $209 billion of final closes in 2024, 5 percent above 2023, with mega-funds swallowing two-thirds of the haul.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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
The hotel closes in the winter anyway.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
In January 1964, law enforcement closes in.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Data-provider With Intelligence logged US $209 billion of final closes in 2024, 5 percent above 2023, with mega-funds swallowing two-thirds of the haul.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes in
Verb
-
There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
-
To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Every night from January 2 – 4, the super Wolf Moon can be seen in the eastern sky as the sky darkens, rising higher and moving southward as midnight draws near, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
-
Ash-like material darkens the air, coming out of the giant cracks in the world Vecna ripped open by using the lives of four people, including the now-comatose Max, to open four gates from the Upside Down.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
And for those with chronic conditions, every year that passes without a cure closes the aperture on what quality of life is eventually possible.—
Becky Quick,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Black Apple closes Springdale taproom SPRINGDALE -- Black Apple Hard Cider has closed its taproom on East Emma Street, a company founder confirmed Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
Cheng draws on new research for this book and promises to cut through the propaganda, innuendo, and mystery surrounding the Kims and North Korea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
-
Nostalgic or Retro Motifs At its core, kitsch draws on mid-20th-century vintage and retro aesthetics.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
On a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, a deeply rooted Christian fishing community confronts the erosion of land and tradition, as their centuries-old way of life, anchored in faith, approaches a turning point.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The impacts of the next governor on state workers will be felt in how the new administration approaches negotiations with the 21 bargaining units, many of which will hammer out new contracts in 2027, when California’s next leader takes over.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Having the extra cash on hand in case anything comes up is worth paying my student loan servicer an extra $400.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
-
Adding another pass rusher should be a top-tier priority for the Cowboys at the deadline if an opportunity comes up.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Closes in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20in. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share