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as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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Recent Examples of close in
Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
This revealed that around 10% of stars like the sun host a close-in planet, validating findings made by TESS's exoplanet-hunting predecessor Kepler.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But the possibility of leaving northeast Lake County — Beach Park, North Chicago, Park City, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion — without a close-in medical center is too unnerving to consider.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
JSerra sophomore forward Ryan Doane in that quarter made all six of his close-in shots for 12 points, some off of his offensive rebounds, and Bailes made three of the Lions’ five 3-point baskets second-quarter baskets.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The Bulwark is the tank of the party and focuses on close-in combat.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
This revealed that around 10% of stars like the sun host a close-in planet, validating findings made by TESS's exoplanet-hunting predecessor Kepler.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But the possibility of leaving northeast Lake County — Beach Park, North Chicago, Park City, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion — without a close-in medical center is too unnerving to consider.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
JSerra sophomore forward Ryan Doane in that quarter made all six of his close-in shots for 12 points, some off of his offensive rebounds, and Bailes made three of the Lions’ five 3-point baskets second-quarter baskets.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
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Iranian military forces stopped a tanker from transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that the country's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced would be closed yesterday, according to the semiofficial Tasnim news agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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All westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 30 are closed at Montgomery Street in Fort Worth due to an accident, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Experts warn the vast basin, fed by the murky Tidal Basin and darkened by new paint that warms the water, may never stay algae-free without more drastic measures.—
Katie Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until mixture darkens slightly, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Disinfecting wipes make everyday cleaning feel effortless, but even the most convenient products have limitations.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The explanation is easy and politically convenient.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a district court judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name and in making plans for two years of closure and renovations.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Verb
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With minimal humidity, near-perfect clear-sky frequency and vast empty horizons, Namibia offers the kind of slow, immersive darkness that makes dusking feel less like a trend and more like a return to something ancient.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The park is open from daylight to dusk for visitors and 24/7 for campers.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But there were also perplexing moments that punctured the gravitas of the event (even for an event built around hand-to-hand combat).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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In a video released on Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had partnered with the UFC, putting roughly 300 federal agents through hand-to-hand combat training ahead of UFC Freedom 250.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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To come up with its list, Airport Parking and Hotels looked at 12 different factors for each airport, including the number of lounges, the number of daily flights, the number of shower rooms, Wi-Fi access, the number of restaurants and cafes, and more.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Wemby and super-young players like Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, who performed on Saturday night with the energy of a gazelle and the court vision of an eagle, are just too good to come up short for long.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Canada want to play a high defensive line, making Millar’s action the kind that could come in handy in the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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That background came in handy when he was asked to design a house for a young family on a coastal Mississippi site susceptible to severe flooding.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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