closes in (on)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes in (on)
Verb
  • As Kiko approaches the islands, rain and wind remain a possibility.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • As China’s Golden Week approaches at the start of October, demand for ocean cargo on the trans-Pacific trade lane is not projected to see a significant increase, according to a Thursday update from Flexport.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • ThisWayUp focuses on reducing stigma through open dialogue and sharing trusted information.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The assortment focuses on three bold capsule collections co-created over the past year with contemporary artists Derrick Adams, David Shrigley and Hattie Stewart.
    Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Others argue that over the long term sustainability at the system level converges with sustainable value creation.
    Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But debate has been pointed on even slight changes in wording as the City Council nears a final vote on the plan.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
  • As the final decision nears, the past returns, putting love, trust, and up to $500,000 on the line.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Closes in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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