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as in coming up
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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as in darkening
to grow dark
with evening closing in we knew we had to find shelter fairly soon
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Recent Examples of closing in
Anthropic’s Claude has taken off in the enterprise while OpenAI’s ChatGPT has hit big with the masses, closing in on a billion users.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Chris Cotillo of MassLive first tweeted the sides were closing in on a deal.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
After going two sets up, Alcaraz was closing in on the final before pulling up midway through the third set with what looked like muscle cramps.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Also this week, Chipotle started a PAC, restaurants in Minnesota are closing in protest of ICE raids, and more.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
By March 2025, stores had already begun closing in downtown Brooklyn and Long Island.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Bjoern Wylezich/Getty Images Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels in recent years and the precious metal's rally is only continuing, with the price of gold currently closing in on yet another record high.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
With storms closing in, dwindling fuel, and a panicked, pregnant passenger at the controls, Braden must talk her through an impossible landing while fighting his own exhaustion, guilt, and unraveling personal life.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Now the airport is closing in on 6,000.
—Chase Jordan
updated November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Chris Cotillo of MassLive first tweeted the sides were closing in on a deal.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
After going two sets up, Alcaraz was closing in on the final before pulling up midway through the third set with what looked like muscle cramps.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Also this week, Chipotle started a PAC, restaurants in Minnesota are closing in protest of ICE raids, and more.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
By March 2025, stores had already begun closing in downtown Brooklyn and Long Island.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Bjoern Wylezich/Getty Images Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels in recent years and the precious metal's rally is only continuing, with the price of gold currently closing in on yet another record high.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
With storms closing in, dwindling fuel, and a panicked, pregnant passenger at the controls, Braden must talk her through an impossible landing while fighting his own exhaustion, guilt, and unraveling personal life.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Now the airport is closing in on 6,000.
—Chase Jordan
updated November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in
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Could be a good way to keep himself on his toes, before his free skate coming up?—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The November elections are coming up.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Simon also said that darkening retail doors can be filled by growing businesses as Life Time health clubs, House of Sports, which is a relatively new concept from Dick’s Sporting Goods, and space can be repurposed to mixed uses, including outdoor uses.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Use room-darkening shades and blackout curtains to prevent light from seeping in to interrupt your shut-eye.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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Washington Post journalists, drawing on deep sourcing, have selected the people who will define the stories of 2026.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Wellness, sustainability, and cultural connection will be the centerpieces of the resort, with design elements drawing on Mayan tradition and incorporating locally sourced and reclaimed materials.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Singapore 2023, Williams driver Logan Sargeant retired from the race due to the extreme conditions, while Lance Stroll collapsed by his car after the race, near blacking out in high-speed corners.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Just half a year earlier, in March 2024, a landslide in the Trou sans Fond had ruptured all three cables, throttling or even blacking out the internet in Côte d’Ivoire and 12 other countries.—
Samanth Subramanian,
The Dial,
14 Oct. 2025
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Paramount has already increased its output from eight to 15 films since closing the Paramount Skydance transaction in August.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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For its part, WaterTower Theatre has produced the stage version of the landmark 1960s coming-of-age film and novella The Graduate (closing Sunday), written a quarter a century ago by British playwright and director Terry Johnson.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are finally clues to sift through, and everyone hopes that answers are coming soon and that hopefully Nancy can be recovered alive and well.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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Recruitment is expected to begin in coming weeks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the attack, suspects were identified approaching the yellow line in southern Khan Younis and were deemed a threat to the troops.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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At one point, Woods tapped the back of his head, signaling that the seal was approaching.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Once called ''the funniest woman on TV,'' Catherine O'Hara spends much of her time these days bellying up against a snooker table at the Squeeze Club, a Toronto juice bar and pool hall.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Across the river, Le Crocodile at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn brings a stylish, approachable scene for bellying up and indulging in sexy French cuisine.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Closing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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