closing in (on)

verb

present participle of close in (on)
as in approaching

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in (on)
  1. approaching
  2. nearing
  3. focusing
  4. converging
Verb
  • The ideal course for Bowman is a younger player approaching peak output.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The price of Brent crude oil is approaching $100 a barrel again, and the average price for a gallon of gas remains about $4 a gallon.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of approaching
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  • Four months ago, nearing the end of an impressive first campaign in England, Estevao was untouchable on the pitch, too.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Awards Chatter recently turned 11 years old and is nearing its 700th episode.
    — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of nearing
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  • Instead of choosing to make her way as a professional onto the LPGA Tour, which is a realistic option, Talley is not rushing into anything and is focusing on continuing her development.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Another bill authored by Bennett was approved last year focusing narrowly on Ventura County.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • On why now, Shergill says the timing reflects several factors converging at once rather than a single trigger.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Space technology, autonomy and robotics are converging around AI, sensors, edge compute, power systems and advanced manufacturing.
    — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of converging
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