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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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Its Palisades store, which survived the Palisades fire, is temporarily closed.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
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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The small suitcase also seamlessly slides onto the sturdy rod of the larger size for even more convenient traveling.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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The texture of the formula is reminiscent of a tinted moisturizer but with more coverage and in a more convenient format.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 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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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
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By Monday morning so many streets were blocked off in downtown Washington, even to pedestrians, that people came up against metal fencing at one street corner after another trying to reach their destinations.—
Elisabeth Bumiller,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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That’s why at-home COVID-19 and flu tests are so handy.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
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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Adeyemi's book draws inspiration from Harry Potter and other fantasy works, while its themes draw on West African mythology, Yoruba culture and the Black American experience.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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What After his lawsuit made headlines, Baldoni was approached by TMZ at the Los Angeles International Airport on Jan. 17 while traveling with his wife and kids.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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