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
  • That exchange reminded me of a conversation years ago with a dear friend who was approaching the end of his life.
    — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • That fateful Thursday is approaching — the day when millions of American families gather in their homes for a traditional fall harvest meal, sometimes with a side dish of awkwardness and argument.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of approaching
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  • With the year nearing its end, the launch window remains uncertain.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The most recent figures show the number of special education students in Connecticut nearing 100,000, state data shows.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of nearing
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  • More about Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, founded in 2010, provides free home repairs to low-income homeowners, focusing on older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Calvin Klein is making its official debut at the leading menswear trade show, taking over the Sala delle Colonne venue at the fairgrounds and focusing on the denim part of its fall 2027 collection.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of focusing
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  • Stricter regulatory mandates, the arrival of digital product passports and a mounting waste crisis are converging to force brands and manufacturers to adapt.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Guidance from grief organizations is converging on a single idea.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of converging
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