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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The partial eclipse here approaches 30%, and the park's lakeside campgrounds provide convenient overnight access for Perseid watching later that evening.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
The man then approaches the stage, leaving Barrymore and Rapp visibly confused.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of approaches

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What to know Stock’s campaign focuses on reducing the cost of living, funding schools and ensuring equitable healthcare.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Most research on face processing in autism focuses on a biomarker known as the N170, which refers to a shift in brain activity that occurs 170 milliseconds after seeing a face.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Definition of focuses

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While the sample was a false positive, the FDA’s traceback investigation still converges on Taylor Farms lettuce as a suspect, and people should continue to obey the company’s voluntary recall, the FDA confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter.

— Janelle Mella, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
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

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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