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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
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Their study shows that while some planets are destroyed during the early post-main sequence phase, Earth is likely safer than the close-in giant planets examined.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
At a handful of locations, these spikes extended out to nearly a meter, looking more like lances than anything needed to ward off a close-in attack.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
In the San Francisco Bay Area, the communities with relatively high increases in housing in our study tended to be at the urban fringe, while many close-in suburbs had stagnant housing development or even a decline in units.
—Nicholas J. Marantz, The Conversation, 10 July 2023
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Adjective
While the ships are designed for intelligence gathering, they are armed with two AK-630 close-in weapon systems and SA-N-8 surface-to-air missile (SAM) launchers, for last resort self-defense, according to the Army.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Their study shows that while some planets are destroyed during the early post-main sequence phase, Earth is likely safer than the close-in giant planets examined.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
At a handful of locations, these spikes extended out to nearly a meter, looking more like lances than anything needed to ward off a close-in attack.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
In the San Francisco Bay Area, the communities with relatively high increases in housing in our study tended to be at the urban fringe, while many close-in suburbs had stagnant housing development or even a decline in units.
—Nicholas J. Marantz, The Conversation, 10 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
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The decision closed a flashpoint case that has bitterly divided Israel since the soldiers were arrested in 2024 at the notorious Sde Teiman military prison, prompting anger from members of the far-right government and hard-line ultranationalists who violently overran the prison in protest.—
JULIA FRANKEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Iran’s new Supreme Leader said that his country would keep closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane through which about a fifth of the world’s oil flows, and more vessels in the Persian Gulf were attacked, including two oil tankers that were set ablaze off the coast of Iraq.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But as the director returns to Capitol Hill Tuesday to appear before the House Committee on Appropriations, that outlook has darkened.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
17 Mar. 2026
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The right pick can darken a bedroom for better sleep, cut energy costs, or completely shift how a room feels.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The smallest size makes a convenient weekend-trip makeup bag, while the largest is ideal for pros in need of a new kit.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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One iconic moment came when Anna Wintour joined Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best makeup and hairstyling.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Still, nothing beats an original, so Baguette collectors better be on their game come Vogue Vintage Market time.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Its hours are from dawn to dusk every day of the year.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The actress played an international spy for the CIA on the show and has often spoken about having to learn dialogue in different languages and performing her own stunts on the show, which involved wire work, jumping off buildings and intense hand-to-hand combat.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Treutelaar also has the typical tools, including ultrafast hand-to-hand snap times and pinpoint accuracy.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The senior came up with a block defensively during a sequence.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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In his former role, the now-chancellor implemented similar reforms in Harlem, which earned him the praises of his colleagues for coming up with creative solutions to a citywide problem of enrollment declines, though generating pushback in the local community.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The next time Cam Schlittler’s spidey-sense starts tingling, the Yankees starter should have a handy tool at his disposal.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In front of the hotel’s grand façade, a silver de-alcohol machine that came in handy during Prohibition is a reminder of Emma’s success in keeping the brewery alive after Otto’s death.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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