CLOSING IN Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

closing in

verb

present participle of close in

as in coming up

to come near or nearer the eagle closed in on its prey

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as in darkening

to grow dark with evening closing in we knew we had to find shelter fairly soon

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Recent Examples of closing in Say, if Ferrari, which is closing in on another 20 years without a title, finally designs a pack-leading car and Leclerc is in the fight as much as Hamilton. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Tropical Storm Edouard is closing in on the Texas-Louisiana border, forecast to possibly reach hurricane strength at landfall Tuesday with dangerous storm surge and flooding rain. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The father-daughter duo has set up shop ensconced in the woods, herding donkeys and so far evading the violence closing in on them from the outside. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026 Under various owners, Glen View House operated for decades as a tavern and restaurant before closing in March 2023. — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 California lawmakers are closing in on a deal to help film producers who are facing new limits on their ability to monetize production tax credits. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 International benchmark Brent crude was closing in on $88 a barrel in early trading on Tuesday, up from around $83 at the end of last week. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 The new school year is closing in fast, which means the race to check off all of those academic necessities is kicking off now. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 The move follows months of tension over the reopening of the Russian Pavilion, which returned this year after closing in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in

Verb

Three of the rookies made contributions Monday with cornerback Mansoor Delane coming up with an interception, defensive tackle Peter Woods batting down a pass and defensive end Thomas recording a sack.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Collins had no events scheduled for Labor Day, but had been campaigning aggressively in the days leading up to the holiday and has several stops coming up this week.

— Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming up

Verb

The title references Black Like Me, white journalist John Howard Griffin’s 1961 nonfiction book about darkening his skin to pass for Black in the Jim Crow South.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
During a total eclipse, the moon completely covers the face of the sun, darkening the sky and revealing just the sun’s outer atmosphere called the corona.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of darkening

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By drawing on cues such as voice, facial expression, and behavioral patterns, the OlloBot OlloNi SS1 is designed to initiate interactions in certain everyday situations.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The production filmed at Berry Gordy’s first mansion and the Detroit Masonic Temple, while also drawing on local crews and talent.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawing on

Verb

Residents around Milwaukee may see motorcycles rolling around town, goth concerts blacking out downtown parks, parades celebrating workers and fall kickoff events preparing for sweater weather.

— Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
This curtain type is airy, casual, and gives your windows a sense of place and structure without feeling stuffy—or completely blacking out the sunshine during golden hour.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of blacking out

Verb

Trump first proposed closing the center for two years in February, with the board subsequently approving the plan in March.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The temptation to rush the final stage of the process can be irresistible — just ask Lee Mason, who lost his job as a VAR after hastily closing a check on a game between Arsenal and Brentford in 2023.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of closing

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Earlier in the year, the Yankees viewed Jones as a platoon bat, with nearly the entirety of his playing time coming against right-handers.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Large numbers of Canadian snowbirds typically flock to warm-weather locations in Florida, Arizona and California when temperatures drop at home, making the coming months a test of whether the grassroots boycott will extend into another winter.

— Rio Yamat, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

Once called ''the funniest woman on TV,'' Catherine O'Hara spends much of her time these days bellying up against a snooker table at the Squeeze Club, a Toronto juice bar and pool hall.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Across the river, Le Crocodile at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn brings a stylish, approachable scene for bellying up and indulging in sexy French cuisine.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026