closing in (on)

Definition of closing in (on)next
present participle of close in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in (on)
Verb
  • The approaching Easter holiday often means an increase in the purchase and gifting of live rabbits, and a resulting spike in abandonments.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • It is now believed that Comet MAPS has an orbital period approaching 2,000 years, and may be a fragment of a daylight comet seen in 363 AD.
    Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Older age brackets tend to have larger nest eggs, but even workers who are nearing retirement often fall short.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.
    Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • In her role, Tyson will lead day-to-day financial matters, overseeing all fiscal operations and long-term financial planning, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and revenue distribution.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But now campaign organizations are converging on the race as the fast-growing Phoenix area becomes a destination for data centers and semiconductor factories.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Like, two groups of people are kind of converging on me.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
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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 10 Apr. 2026.

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