close in (on)

verb

Definition of close in (on)next
as in to approach

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
  1. approach
  2. focus
  3. near
  4. converge
Verb
  • Thanks to the assist of his stylist Warren Alfie Baker, the actor has approached suiting up with a modern flair, choosing baggy-pant silhouettes and deep-green colorways to give classic tailoring a twist.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The same can't be said about right back, though, given that Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez - who isn't a natural in that area of the pitch - are both approaching their mid-30s.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of approach
Verb
  • They were rewarded with a glorious night of music that focused on his new LP and tunes from the final incarnation of Pink Floyd.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
  • This will focus on the season just gone; the next will focus more on 2025.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of focus
Verb
  • The Bank of Japan expects the economy to move closer to sustainably achieving the central bank's 2% inflation target next year, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday, suggesting the timing of its next interest rate increase was nearing.
    Karen Brettell, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Three decades of water damage nearly did Michigan Central in, as consensus seems to be the structural integrity was nearing the point of no return when Ford purchased it in May 2018.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of near
Verb
  • Defensive tackles Dalvin Tomlinson, who had five quarterback hits in the game, and Michael Hall Jr. converged on Mahomes, who was bent back awkwardly.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Key factors influencing that decision were that inflation projections have converged toward 2% for six projections in a row; wage pressures have decreased; but that victory is not yet fully achieved over inflation.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of converge
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close in (on)

close-knit

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