1
as in coming up
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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2
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
The stock market is bad at understanding the value of renewable energy, the CEO of one of the largest US power companies told Semafor, which could explain why his company is reportedly closing in on a takeover by private equity.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Where is Starbucks closing in Ohio?
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
The club also was the hub for Black political and community leaders before closing in 2016 for repairs.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
With the Cubs closing in on their first playoff berth since 2020, Hawkins has been involved in revamping the club’s R&D department and streamlining scouting on the pro, amateur and international sides, with a bigger emphasis on data and video rather than in-person evaluations.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
What Kroger locations are closing in September?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
His 148 innings are closing in on a career high (161 ⅔) and his next win will tie a career high.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Finally, researchers are closing in on an oral male contraceptive pill that works without hormones, offers full reversibility and – most strikingly – has caused zero side effects.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
Sebring was closing in on Watson and threw a left punch towards his head.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Where is Starbucks closing in Ohio?
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
The club also was the hub for Black political and community leaders before closing in 2016 for repairs.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
With the Cubs closing in on their first playoff berth since 2020, Hawkins has been involved in revamping the club’s R&D department and streamlining scouting on the pro, amateur and international sides, with a bigger emphasis on data and video rather than in-person evaluations.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
What Kroger locations are closing in September?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
His 148 innings are closing in on a career high (161 ⅔) and his next win will tie a career high.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Finally, researchers are closing in on an oral male contraceptive pill that works without hormones, offers full reversibility and – most strikingly – has caused zero side effects.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
Sebring was closing in on Watson and threw a left punch towards his head.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in
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Another federal holiday is coming up.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Buffalo has the New England Patriots, Falcons, a Week 7 bye and the Carolina Panthers coming up, so a perfect record at the midway point isn’t out of the question.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Heavy fuel oil also produces black carbon, a kind of soot that can settle on the ice and accelerate melt by darkening the surface, meaning more of the sun’s energy is absorbed.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other Mommy is described as a supernatural trip into the darkening world of a young girl as her family, and their home, are haunted by a sinister entity that is determined to take up residence inside her.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Scripted by Black, Charles Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi, the film is an original story drawing on characters and events from the crime novel franchise, rather than one particular book.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Will Bonsall’s Essential Guide to Radical Self-Reliant Gardening is a detailed and practical guide from an experienced, down-to-earth farmer, drawing on 40 years of growing and eating his own food.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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The other major station group blacking out Kimmel, Nexstar, did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment about its plans.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Taxes are rising, the economy is faltering, the power grid is blacking out, energy prices are skyrocketing, violent crime is rampant and unaudited non-profit funding in the billions creates the appearance of mismanagement at the best and corruption at the worst.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several stores, including grocery chains and retail giants, will be closing their doors in October.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The last shutdown in 2018-2019 impacted Kentucky by closing national parks like Mammoth Cave.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mounted patrol is expected to move in the coming months from Percy Warner Park to Peeler Park in Madison.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the NBCU-Google deal calls for Peacock to be available in the coming months as a subscription through YouTube Primetime Channels, the platform’s third-party subscription offering (which is independent of YouTube TV).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Smith is approaching two years since deciding to make the managerial leap across the Atlantic.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The other raises hers to threaten the predators approaching their position.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Swashbucklers, scoundrels, bandits and buccaneers will soon be bellying up to the bar inside a lively new pirate pub at Walt Disney World that’s already booked solid for the first two months and promises to be a must-have reservation for visitors.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Closing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20in. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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