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
  • Managing a role of this magnitude requires precision, and Deng approaches it with a strong operational framework.
    Essence, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The crash was reported around 6:30 a.m. on I-84 West in the area of Exit 8 where a 55-year-old Avon man was driving a Lexus RX 450h in the left lane and was approaching a Hyundai Tiburon that was disabled in the left lane facing oncoming traffic, according to Connecticut State Police.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Loosely titled Rafa, the Netflix series will focus on Nadal’s 2024 season, marking his final chapter in professional tennis before retiring at the Davis Cup.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Funding has been a key focus for CTA President Dorval Carter, who has criticized efforts to focus on transit oversight instead of funding.
    Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of focus
Verb
  • Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are nearing a significant development, with sources revealing that around 1,000 Palestinian prisoners could be freed in exchange for hostages as part of an initial phase in a broader ceasefire deal.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard missed Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets in Denver to return to Los Angeles to be with his family, as the wildfires neared his Pacific Palisades home.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of near
Verb
  • But Republicans, in particular, have converged around this issue in recent years.
    Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Over the past couple of years, their paths would converge on occasion after Winn rejoined the organization as a roving instructor/pro scout and Posey bought into the ownership group.
    Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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 18 Jan. 2025.

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