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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
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
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
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Adjective
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
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Golden State’s rebounding philosophy goes something like this: Gang rebound to close possessions and crash from the corners selectively on the other end.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 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
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In another unusual move, Jeffries kept certain store windows darkened to create a mystique and had eager, curious customers kept standing on line outside waiting to get in.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Photograph: Daisuke Takimoto In addition, when the doors are closed, the liquid crystal shutters on the windows on both sides will darken to create a dimmer, more private space.Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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As the holidays approach, many shoppers are looking for last-minute gifts, and gift cards provide a convenient solution that appeals to a wide audience.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Dior's Lip Sugar Scrub comes in a convenient tube format, and Sara Happ The Lip Scrub gently buffs away flakes.Isadora Baum, Allure, 19 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
Verb
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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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Had you been approached about rebooting Wizards before?Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Of course, fans approach Ruffalo with other movies on their minds, too.Jack Smart, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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