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as in coming up
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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as in darkening
to grow dark
with evening closing in we knew we had to find shelter fairly soon
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Recent Examples of closing in
Following critical and audience acclaim, the production returned to the Barbican for a limited run in autumn 2023 before closing in March 2024.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Wesley Hitt / Getty Images Somewhere, off in the distance, the faint sound of a brass band seems to be closing in.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Douglas Rankin ran Bar Chelou in Pasadena for two years, racking up accolades from the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Eater and other publications, before closing in February.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
After closing in September 2024, Marineland kept its collection of animals.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
The stock market is bad at understanding the value of renewable energy, the CEO of one of the largest US power companies told Semafor, which could explain why his company is reportedly closing in on a takeover by private equity.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Where is Starbucks closing in Ohio?
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
That one-room schoolhouse for Black students during segregation sat boarded up in the Mallard Creek community since closing in 1944, the Observer previously reported.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
What Kroger locations are closing in September?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Wesley Hitt / Getty Images Somewhere, off in the distance, the faint sound of a brass band seems to be closing in.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Douglas Rankin ran Bar Chelou in Pasadena for two years, racking up accolades from the New York Times, Bon Appétit, Eater and other publications, before closing in February.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
After closing in September 2024, Marineland kept its collection of animals.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
The stock market is bad at understanding the value of renewable energy, the CEO of one of the largest US power companies told Semafor, which could explain why his company is reportedly closing in on a takeover by private equity.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Where is Starbucks closing in Ohio?
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
That one-room schoolhouse for Black students during segregation sat boarded up in the Mallard Creek community since closing in 1944, the Observer previously reported.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
What Kroger locations are closing in September?
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in
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After eight long years of hard work on her directorial debut, everything is coming up Rachel Michiko Whitney.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The transmission generally shifts smoothly, but there’s such a racket from that transaxle and limited-slip differential, not to mention a huge amount of road noise coming up through the suspension, that any conversation will sound more like a shouting match out of necessity.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Farther up, on Observatory Hill, tall cryptomeria trees were silhouetted in the darkening evening, and down in the valleys, lights winked on like reflections of the planets and stars appearing in the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Breaking news will be part of the mix, drawing on CNN’s international correspondents, but also planned are other segments, like movie reviews, Michaelson said.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cummins has confronted the challenge headfirst, bringing calm and camaraderie, leading by committee and drawing on the experience of the group around him.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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In Singapore 2023, Williams driver Logan Sargeant retired from the race due to the extreme conditions, while Lance Stroll collapsed by his car after the race, near blacking out in high-speed corners.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Just half a year earlier, in March 2024, a landslide in the Trou sans Fond had ruptured all three cables, throttling or even blacking out the internet in Côte d’Ivoire and 12 other countries.—
Samanth Subramanian,
The Dial,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tesla is slated to release third-quarter results after the stock market’s closing bell Wednesday, and most analysts are split between cautious and optimistic toward Elon Musk ‘s flagship business.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The town has debated closing the road during peak tourist season, but hasn't officially done it yet.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Inflation data from July, August and September specifically are used as benchmarks to help set the COLA for the coming year.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Westintrends Outdoor Folding Adirondack Chair Winter is coming, but this Adirondack chair is built to handle it.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The driver's identity hasn't been released and it's not yet known whether the crash was intentional, or why the man had been approaching the White House at the time, the newspaper noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And with both the holiday-shopping season fast approaching and the latest ransomware attack on Muji’s logistics and delivery servicer Askul, some IT experts are warning all to be even more vigilant.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Swashbucklers, scoundrels, bandits and buccaneers will soon be bellying up to the bar inside a lively new pirate pub at Walt Disney World that’s already booked solid for the first two months and promises to be a must-have reservation for visitors.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Closing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20in. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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