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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
The Editors, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024
The main 50-megapixel lens offers a relatively new function for a smartphone, namely the variable aperture, allowing better close-in shots while also offering benefits in handling lower light levels.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Much of the movie’s three-hour running time is spent close-in on the faces of star Cillian Murphy and others.
—Robert Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
In the 30th minute, Gil had a close-in right-footer blocked, then sent a 45-yarder off the top of the crossbar.
Edwards, backup to Matt Turner and Petrovic the last two seasons, performed well in his fifth start of the season.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
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
The main 50-megapixel lens offers a relatively new function for a smartphone, namely the variable aperture, allowing better close-in shots while also offering benefits in handling lower light levels.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Much of the movie’s three-hour running time is spent close-in on the faces of star Cillian Murphy and others.
—Robert Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
In the 30th minute, Gil had a close-in right-footer blocked, then sent a 45-yarder off the top of the crossbar.
Edwards, backup to Matt Turner and Petrovic the last two seasons, performed well in his fifth start of the season.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
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The company is temporarily closing its plant during the holidays from December 23, 2024, through December 27, 2024.Staff report, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Brighton Boulevard, which runs through the middle of the refinery, was closed for a period that day.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The experience of being a Black foreigner in a country governed by its racial gradients darkened his view of Kenya.Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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If artificial intelligence could be used to brighten a person’s mood, it could probably be used for darkening a person’s personality, too.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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In addition, the home features a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Studio is arguably the team’s most well-rounded package, thanks to its powerful 2D and 3D features and convenient mobile companion apps.Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Two dozen soldiers from India and China, both nuclear powers, died in high-altitude, hand-to-hand combat in 2020.New York Times, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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The movie is a taught thriller that sees a former military hand-to-hand combat expert take on the corrupt police department of a small southern town.Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Gino Filippone was at a dinner with seasoned real-estate brokers this spring when the obvious topic came up: the NAR settlement.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The larger cities in the Bay Area, while mostly coming up in the middle of the pack, did make improvements from last year.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Plus, the pants come with handy pockets for your phone, keys, or wallet — because who needs a bag when you’ve got built-in convenience?Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, that cash supply might come in handy after the Nov. 5 presidential election, with the markets jittery ahead of the tightly fought contest.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The company anticipates meeting its liquidity needs for the next twelve months with cash on hand, additional draws on its First Lien Term Loan, and projected cash flows from operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Despite these challenges, axis members—and the axis as a whole—have drawn on support from their local states and communities and from one another to survive.Renad Mansour, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024
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Storm Rafael is expected to approach the U.S. later in the week.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Either way, there are still several days before the storm could approach the Gulf Coast.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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