closing in (on)

verb

Definition of closing in (on)next
present participle of close in (on)
as in centering (on)

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  1. nearing
  2. focusing
  3. converging
Verb
  • Sony and Honda’s first EV is nearing the finish line.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The former is nearing 300 weeks on the list, while Ultraviolence has only managed about one-tenth as many stays on the roster.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of nearing
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  • In a period when most high end e-tailers were focusing on the top tier of clients only, and dropping contemporary and mid-level brands, Zalando continued to push these brands.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Fort Worth Star-Telegram Silas Allen is an education reporter focusing on challenges and possible solutions in Fort Worth’s school system.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Their collision at the Austrian GP, an inevitable result of their converging performance, was disappointing.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In short, these converging trends point toward a future where connectivity is not just pervasive but also secure, efficient and environmentally conscious.
    Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of converging
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“Closing in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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