Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in (on)
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Raducanu saw the man during her match against Karolína Muchová, approaching the chair umpire in tears during the second game.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
While fishing off the coast of Thailand, a group of fishermen noticed a massive underwater shadow approaching their boat.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bills come due, eventually, in every sense, though reported name, image and likeness earnings nearing $2 million at Utah are a nice buffer.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Much of the state north and west of that line is nearing, at or even beyond peak fall color.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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After Australia, Lil Jon may be focusing more on road trips instead of long-haul flights.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee specialized in putting runs on the board in the regular season, advancing several baserunners through patient approaches at the plate, while also focusing on making contact.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Several forces are converging to create an opening for change.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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To the average consumer, converging with the world’s most prominent marketplace may not seem dire, but its anticompetitive practices can be especially brutal on these sellers.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.
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