Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in (on)
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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 -
The other raises hers to threaten the predators approaching their position.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bitcoin climbed above $121,000, nearing its August highs.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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But, for the region, the two-year nightmare may finally be nearing an end.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bluemercury declined to share specific plans for 2026, but said the company will continue focusing on expanding.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Instead of focusing on the weeds, put your efforts toward improving the overall health of your lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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TxDOT traffic cameras captured dozens of emergency vehicles and police units converging near the ICE facility off I-35E and Empire Central.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Organizations must understand where these converging risks are and take a proactive approach towards remedying and preventing their impact.—
Mike Hodgkinson,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Closing in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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