close to
idiom
1
: almost or nearly
They spent close to half a million dollars on the project.
Our company employs close to a thousand workers.
I haven't seen her in close to a year.
2
British
: from a short distance : close up
She's even more beautiful when seen close to.
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Twenty-five years have passed since the Titans came painstakingly close to a Super Bowl title only to fall one lousy yard short.
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Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Still others shout their certainty that God is only close to certain political parties, countries, religions, or genders.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The territory, considered the largest island in the world, has enjoyed home rule for close to five decades.
—Adam Price, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
In the picture, the two were seen walking close to one another while heading to a private jet.
—Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
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Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Still others shout their certainty that God is only close to certain political parties, countries, religions, or genders.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The territory, considered the largest island in the world, has enjoyed home rule for close to five decades.
—Adam Price, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
In the picture, the two were seen walking close to one another while heading to a private jet.
—Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Close to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20to. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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