close to
phrase
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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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
After a perfect header at midfield by Wout Weghorst advanced the ball deep in Morocco's half of the field, Crysencio Summerville dribbled close to the goal before he was taken down.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Oscar Odero works nearby and was close to the scene when the incident happened.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
But the moment of decision has to happen close to the machines, sensors, and control systems.
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Todd Edmunds,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
After a perfect header at midfield by Wout Weghorst advanced the ball deep in Morocco's half of the field, Crysencio Summerville dribbled close to the goal before he was taken down.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Oscar Odero works nearby and was close to the scene when the incident happened.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
But the moment of decision has to happen close to the machines, sensors, and control systems.
—
Todd Edmunds,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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