close in (on)

verb

Definition of close in (on)next
as in to approach

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
  1. approach
  2. focus
  3. near
  4. converge
Verb
  • Storm Rafael is expected to approach the U.S. later in the week.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Minority student enrollment in the district was approaching 50%, according to the decree.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Stateline is part of States Newsroom, a national nonprofit news organization focused on state policy.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Pay Attention to the Buck’s Body Language Don’t focus on the deer’s rack, but do pay attention to his body language.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of focus
Verb
  • On Election Day, millions of Americans are heading to the polls to choose the next president, as the race for the White House nears the finish line.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But even by its own high standards, the latest season, which premiered on Netflix in September and is nearing its home stretch, has been exceptional.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of near
Verb
  • Does will come from several directions, converge in the corner, and make their way back into the timber.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • At Gucci Osteria high-minded fashion and high-minded fare converge at a singular address.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of converge
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Thesaurus Entries Near close in (on)

close-in

close in (on)

close-knit

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“Close in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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