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as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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as in convenient
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Recent Examples of close in
David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Located near Golden, the park’s 12,000-acre mountain, meadow and forest is a great choice for a close-in high-country hike.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
The close-in magnetic field squeezes on the equator of the Sun, forcing particles to eject out of the poles.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 16 Apr. 2024
Sidewalks and bike trails should receive the same priority as roads in our cities and close-in suburbs, instead of being afterthoughts.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Golden Eagle - Heavy Strike The purpose of the Golden Eagle HS is to provide close-in air support to ground forces in rough country or urban areas.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Located near Golden, the park’s 12,000-acre mountain, meadow and forest is a great choice for a close-in high-country hike.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
The close-in magnetic field squeezes on the equator of the Sun, forcing particles to eject out of the poles.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 16 Apr. 2024
Sidewalks and bike trails should receive the same priority as roads in our cities and close-in suburbs, instead of being afterthoughts.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
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Schools canceled classes, and government offices were closed Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Candidates also had a short window to submit additional signatures to cover all or a pro-rated portion of the filing fee that began the day after the board’s vote for the election and closed Friday.—
Emily Alvarenga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Don't forget about the pet oyster As the late afternoon sky began to darken, the white Jeep still was parked in front the home with the well-fed koi.—
Josh Peter,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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The pleasant, quirky notes of an accordion join the strains of violin, wafting upward toward the darkening sky, accenting the polite chatter of guests hoping for a handshake and a word with America’s latest King Midas and his Nordic queen of a wife.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Avia Slip-on Athletic Sneaker For a pair that is just as convenient as comfortable, snag these slip-on sneakers that shoppers say are great for long travel days and can be easily taken off and put on when going through security.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Its battery life is solid, and the fast charging is super convenient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday posthumously awarded a solider who died in hand-to-hand combat with a medal designating him a Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star, Zelensky's office announced.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The report described brutal assaults on police by a mob that wielded flagpoles and bear spray, including photos of scenes that law enforcement has likened to hand-to-hand combat.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Yet as those contracts come up for renewal, leagues may opt to take their games elsewhere, particularly as broadcast becomes less profitable and viewers switch to streaming.—
Alex Cranz,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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The nature of a training camp quarterback competition is that the participant who comes up short — or participants, in the case of Denver Broncos QBs last summer — tends to fade quickly into the background.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That’s why at-home COVID-19 and flu tests are so handy.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
19 Jan. 2025
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Here’s where the skills of persuasion come in handy, in calling our clients to action—actions of their own choosing and architecture—and providing the pivotal role of accountability.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Established in 2018, luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader draws on over 30 years of research led by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, Professor Augustinus Bader.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Look, one of the things about casting someone like Olivia in the role was that Hannah as a character always felt quite cold to me and was drawing on funny elements of myself, interesting things about myself.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Chicago Public Schools officials had said that at least one immigration officer approached Hamline Elementary School on the city’s Southwest Side late Friday morning, but was not allowed to enter.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Fire was approaching the facility, home to 45 elderly and disabled patients ranging in age from mid-60s to 103, many of them bedridden, some with dementia.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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