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
  • The Forest Service began increasingly approaching the tribe for help.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Messi and the team also celebrated by hugging one another and approaching fans in the stands, waving and cheering with them.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Now, with countries around the world focusing on building sovereign satellite networks, amid geopolitical tensions, a UAE company is working to mass manufacture commercial satellites.
    — Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • While birdwatching typically refers to casually observing birds, birding is a more intentional and accessible hobby focused on identifying species and learning about their behavior.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of focus
Verb
  • As the round-of-32 stalemate against Australia neared a penalty shootout, memories of the misses against Senegal came to mind.
    — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • McCutchen, 39, is nearing the end of what’s been an illustrious 18-year run.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of near
Verb
  • Roughly 350 officers from Newport Beach and 17 other agencies including Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol converged in the area.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Every highway expansion has induced new traffic; new trips materialize or converge.
    — Pete Harrison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of converge
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