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as in comes
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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Recent Examples of closes in
The dual-class structure is set to expire in October 2032—a year after Bhusri’s performance window closes in early 2031.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The revelation comes as signs of strife between the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office are beginning to surface as the search for Nancy Guthrie closes in on the two-week mark.
—Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind, the property closes in mid April and reopens in late May.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Malick closes in on his actor’s face and stays there, giving us access to his pain.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
When a restless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation and the multimillion-dollar heist gets closer, the line between the hunter and the hunted blur, forcing all three of them to confront their actions.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The hotel closes in the winter anyway.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
In January 1964, law enforcement closes in.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The revelation comes as signs of strife between the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office are beginning to surface as the search for Nancy Guthrie closes in on the two-week mark.
—Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Do keep in mind, the property closes in mid April and reopens in late May.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Malick closes in on his actor’s face and stays there, giving us access to his pain.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
When a restless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation and the multimillion-dollar heist gets closer, the line between the hunter and the hunted blur, forcing all three of them to confront their actions.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The hotel closes in the winter anyway.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
In January 1964, law enforcement closes in.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes in
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His appearance in court comes three months after Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Titusville, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon in November while on a family vacation.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, less than three years after a teenager shot him six times, the music still comes.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This higher temperature darkens the paste, slightly caramelizes the sugar, and deactivates enzymes that would otherwise break down pectin, resulting in a thicker, more cooked-tasting product.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Every night from January 2 – 4, the super Wolf Moon can be seen in the eastern sky as the sky darkens, rising higher and moving southward as midnight draws near, according to BBC Sky at Night Magazine.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The plea closes the courtroom chapter of the case, but the broader conversation about governance, transparency, and trust in South Fulton is far from settled.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tax deadlines do not change during government shutdowns, and people are still required to file returns by the deadline even if the government closes.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But beyond noting that the case was closed, the report blacks out all the details describing the event.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Celia unites the very best artisans and designers, handpicked by Luhrmann and Martin, to conjure a world of storied theatre across a carriage that draws on the British landscape, theatre, and literary legends.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The South Florida Symphony Orchestra will premiere performances of Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim’s Had to Be, which draws on Black Dandyism and African diasporic influences, performed by cellist Seth Parker Woods and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vani Sayeed approaches projects with an artist’s eye and a deep appreciation for design history.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When asked whether the 23-year age difference comes up in everyday life, with cultural references or interests, Sam says the answer is, generally, no.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Having the extra cash on hand in case anything comes up is worth paying my student loan servicer an extra $400.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Closes in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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