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as in closed
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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Recent Examples of closed in
The initial fund, K2P Film Fund I, closed in February 2026 with major investors including financial institutions such as Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and the Development Bank of Japan.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 May 2026
The Andersonville Ann Sather closed in 2013, and the space is now occupied by a Raygun apparel and design store.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The lawsuits were filed after West Suburban abruptly closed in late March, with the owner of the hospital operating company citing problems with the billing system that had left the hospital severely short on cash.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Houlihan’s closed in late 2019, with its Leawood spot recently following suit.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Gemini, for example, suggested dinner at Dano’s Heuriger—even though the restaurant closed in 2024.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Buffalo Bill’s and its sister resorts closed in March 2020 when the pandemic hit, reopening between December 2022 and 2023.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The library closed in April 2025 as work began.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The pandemic had closed in by then, and people were staying at home.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 May 2026
The Andersonville Ann Sather closed in 2013, and the space is now occupied by a Raygun apparel and design store.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The lawsuits were filed after West Suburban abruptly closed in late March, with the owner of the hospital operating company citing problems with the billing system that had left the hospital severely short on cash.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Houlihan’s closed in late 2019, with its Leawood spot recently following suit.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
Gemini, for example, suggested dinner at Dano’s Heuriger—even though the restaurant closed in 2024.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Buffalo Bill’s and its sister resorts closed in March 2020 when the pandemic hit, reopening between December 2022 and 2023.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The library closed in April 2025 as work began.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The pandemic had closed in by then, and people were staying at home.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in
Verb
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After Anaheim closed to within 3-1, Pavel Dorofeyev scored two third-period goals.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Andy Gall today and as a rookie patrolman For Gall, who was just a rookie that September day in 1979, the verdict closed a very big circle.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The other is darkened by fuel scarcity and rising prices that threaten a humanitarian crisis.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The shades were drawn and curtains closed in Jane’s room, and the door was opened only after the hallway was darkened.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Verb
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Across the Russian capital, the internet was blacked out, a move driven by fear that Ukraine could disrupt the World War II commemoration with its expanding reach of long-range drone attacks.—
Mary Ilyushina,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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Of course, that’s probably because Boldy blacked out during his own celebration.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Midway through April, Sasaki approached pitching coaches Mark Prior and Connor McGuiness and suggested making a tweak to his forkball.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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As the February deadline approached, Epstein’s entities had not finished leaving the bank.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Abraham drew on the cinema verité tradition and the influence of the Cuban school of filmmaking, as well as the lessons of Ritwik Ghatak, whose emphasis on realism, political engagement and emotional intensity had shaped Abraham’s time at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Her campaign drew on the enduring support base associated with her father’s presidency, while also reviving deep divisions within Peruvian society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
Verb
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That single footlight at Williams’ feet came up as primarily illumination again and again (really making those green socks pop), while at other times there was a monochromatic effect that puts the singer on roughly equal footing with the rest of her band.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Hawkeyes came up just short on a two-point conversion that would have forced overtime in the division-deciding game at Wisconsin.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Closed in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20in. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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