CLOSES IN (ON) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

closes in (on)

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present tense third-person singular of close in (on)

as in approaches

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Photo provided Meanwhile, a man believed to be a cop approaches the wrong-way driver, instructing him to get out of the car.

— Jenna DeAngelis, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Best Restaurants Comune Comune approaches plant-forward dining without preaching a sermon of health, using global influences and thoughtful technique to create dishes that remind you how satisfying vegetarian cooking can be.

— Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of approaches

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The Musée d'Orsay focuses on art from 1848 to 1914 and houses the most extensive Impressionist art collection in the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
When Moore finally abandons the pretense and focuses in earnest on his presidential ambitions, the damage to Maryland will be incalculable and likely irreparable.

— Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026

Definition of focuses

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The reviewer's eye glides over patterns it has been trained to trust, and the review converges to a ritual approval regardless of risk profile.

— Kevin Cushnie, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The expansion converges with a sense of urgency among Democrats to be more aggressive on digital platforms, where audiences are increasingly concentrated.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of converges

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As the 2026 World Cup story nears its end and fans wait to see whether Spain or Argentina will be crowned champion, the next FIFA World Cup has been set for 2030.

— Malik Davis, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
As the war nears the five-month mark, the latest ceasefire, agreed to in June, has functionally collapsed.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

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