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verb

ˈklōz-

Definition of close in

as in to close

to come near or nearer the eagle closed in on its prey

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as in to darken

to grow dark with evening closing in we knew we had to find shelter fairly soon

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close-in

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adjective

as in convenient

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Recent Examples of close in

Adjective

For those looking for a more urban experience, North Beach or McGee Beach offers a close-in getaway. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 An international team of researchers has created the most comprehensive look at flaring in a star with a close-in planet. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026 For city fishers at close-in locations, following a few guidelines will help protect the water, its fish and the overall tradition for future generations, experts said. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 The close-in Washington suburbs are home to a handful of beautiful private clubs — all of them expensive. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for close in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in

Verb

Coatue, Blackstone, T Rowe Price, and new investor Sixth Street Growth co-led the round, which closed with a valuation of $190 billion.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Mackenzie closed his main church in Furunzi after buying a piece of land in the Shakahola forest in southeast Kenya for his community, per The Standard.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of close

Verb

Abdalla’s fall refresh enhances her brunette base by darkening her roots and replacing those golden ribbons with warm brunette tones for lived-in dimension.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026
Instead, the surrounding sky darkens, increasing the contrast until the pale daytime moon seems to switch on at dusk and grow increasingly brilliant.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of darken

Adjective

This is a system that automatically manages clutch engagement according to engine speed, reducing the need for manual clutch operation and making everyday riding more convenient.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Having your business bank account and loan with the same institution can also be convenient.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of convenient

Verb

With minimal humidity, near-perfect clear-sky frequency and vast empty horizons, Namibia offers the kind of slow, immersive darkness that makes dusking feel less like a trend and more like a return to something ancient.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The park is open from daylight to dusk for visitors and 24/7 for campers.

— Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026

Definition of dusk

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Ties between the two countries remain strained over their long-running Himalayan border dispute, which erupted into a deadly skirmishes in 2020 that saw soldiers from both sides use rocks and iron rods in brutal hand-to-hand combat.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Most of the skeletons found in Stirling’s chapel had the sorts of wounds archaeologists expected to find on siege victims, like sword cuts, blunt trauma, and the wear and tear of hand-to-hand combat.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of hand-to-hand

Verb

The tax came up in a conversation between the two after negotiations between Zuckerberg and the committee appeared to grow tense.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Whenever this feature comes up in conversations with other parents, at least one person is surprised and grateful to learn about it.

— Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of come up

Adjective

Below, our experts break down the colors to keep handy this season.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
There’s even a handy pocket to hold your smartphone, headphones, and other tiny in-flight essentials, and its plush material is cozy to snuggle up to.

— Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026

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