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as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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as in convenient
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Recent Examples of close in
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Of course, the prestigious school also is a massive economic generator for the famously progressive, and beautiful, close-in Chicago suburb, a community with grand old homes and enviable lakefront vistas but also some downtown business problems and struggling neighborhoods demanding attention.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Some folks had been happy with their small, close-in apartments but now worked remotely and wanted more space.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
After the star died, asteroids could have been gravitationally deflected by any lingering gas giant planets into close-in orbits and torn apart.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2025
Add to that the close-in communications, collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Of course, the prestigious school also is a massive economic generator for the famously progressive, and beautiful, close-in Chicago suburb, a community with grand old homes and enviable lakefront vistas but also some downtown business problems and struggling neighborhoods demanding attention.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Some folks had been happy with their small, close-in apartments but now worked remotely and wanted more space.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
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The warning was issued Saturday at 4:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 5:34 p.m. U.S. 69 Current Incidents: Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park One lane is closed between 119th Street and 103rd Street on northbound US-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a private contractor that operates the sites, said they were closed Saturday.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Coutts had the white fireplace darkened to black with a Portola lime wash.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Asked whether Trump had helped his campaign, by darkening the brand of strongman leaders, Albanese told the ABC on Monday that Dutton had done that by himself.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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These are more convenient for frequent use but also more vulnerable to attack.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Ferry: 90-minute fast ferries are a convenient way to get from downtown Boston to Provincetown.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Plenty of gunfights and hand-to-hand combat too, all the better to keep things as fast-moving and confounding as possible.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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The first weapons devised by man were designed for hand-to-hand combat.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
Verb
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If the Pacers had finished this one off, the city would have partied until the sun came up.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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My father had come up during a conversation about family history.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The system-level dark theme arrives in Android 10 to offer a less eye-searing option, which is particularly handy in dark environments.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2025
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Pro tip: keep a tiny notebook or your Notes app handy.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Published on June 5 in the journal Criminal Law Forum, the investigation draws on direct archival evidence from Cambridge University that is helping fill in the gaps to a high-profile true crime scandal that would make headlines even today.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Here are the winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Authorities are asking anyone who has seen Travis to call 911 immediately and do not attempt approach him.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The risk of strong to severe thunderstorms returns Sunday afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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