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
  • With fatalities already nearing 2023's total of 129, the IFJ anticipates that the year-end numbers could surpass last year's figures.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This could be problematic for borrowers who had been enrolled in SAVE and are nearing the end of their student loan forgiveness repayment period (either under IDR or PSLF).
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of nearing
Verb
  • Following the scandal, Wells Fargo tweaked its strategy focusing on higher-return businesses as well as less capital-intensive businesses like investment banking.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Third, evaluate the technological infrastructure, focusing on scalability, performance and integration capabilities.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Several factors are converging to make diversified income streams both appealing and essential.
    Rebekah Bastian, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Most tsunamis are the result of earthquakes occurring along converging tectonic plate boundaries, per NOAA.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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 Dec. 2024.

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