CLOSING IN (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

closing in (on)

verb

present participle of close in (on)

as in approaching

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With long-term Treasury yields surging, mortgage rates are approaching levels that could further erode affordability.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Concerns about affordability have taken a leading role in the fast-approaching midterm elections.

— Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

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His lead trial attorney, Edward Bilinkas, a dapper New Jersey man then nearing seventy, had the courtroom delivery of a schoolteacher trying to hush nonsense at the back of the class by raising his own voice.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of nearing

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Targeting Inbound Migration And Job Growth Investors can leverage regional shifts by focusing on secondary and tertiary markets instead of massive metropolitan areas.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Our methodology To find the best credit counseling services, CNBC Select reviewed more than a dozen top agencies, focusing on services, fees, reputation and transparency.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of focusing

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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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