closes in (on)

Definition of closes in (on)next
present tense third-person singular of close in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closes in (on)
Verb
  • 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
  • Vani Sayeed approaches projects with an artist’s eye and a deep appreciation for design history.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Ondrejka joins the software company, which focuses on technology designed for military staff, to expand AI capabilities and integrate advanced wargaming, modeling, and simulation tools through the company’s acquisition of Battle Road Digital.
    John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Leadership that focuses on affordability, accountability and growth — not slogans.
    Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The challenge was further complicated by the building’s location on the edge of campus, where the school converges with the surrounding residential area.
    Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
  • In her memoir, the story of her life converges with the story of her country—a tale at once triumphant and tragic.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • As that reopening date nears, some longtime residents have waxed nostalgic over its legacy as a beacon of entertainment in a community that was barred from patronizing other theaters in North Texas.
    Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • There are five games left on the Big Ten schedule, starting with Thursday at Galen Center against an Indiana team that is desperate for wins as the early March Big Ten Tournament nears.
    Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Closes in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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