close to
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1
: almost or nearly
They spent close to half a million dollars on the project.
Our company employs close to a thousand workers.
I haven't seen her in close to a year.
2
British
: from a short distance : close up
She's even more beautiful when seen close to.
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Seven days ago, it was registered close to Lakeport.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Earlier this month, a source close to the actress told PEOPLE she and Curtis — who went public with their relationship over the summer — were deep in planning mode for their first Christmas together.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Family films flourished, video game adaptations triumphed, and superheroes flew too close to the sun.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Shortly after the incident, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered an Israeli military operation action in the West Bank city of Qabatiya, the suspect’s hometown close to Jenin.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Earlier this month, a source close to the actress told PEOPLE she and Curtis — who went public with their relationship over the summer — were deep in planning mode for their first Christmas together.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Family films flourished, video game adaptations triumphed, and superheroes flew too close to the sun.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Shortly after the incident, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered an Israeli military operation action in the West Bank city of Qabatiya, the suspect’s hometown close to Jenin.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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