CLOSING IN (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

closing in (on)

verb

present participle of close in (on)

as in approaching

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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 approaching

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Regarding duration, with interest rates nearing their peak, extending into intermediate maturities (3-7 years) offers a good balance of income and rate sensitivity, though caution is advised for very long durations due to fiscal pressures.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The millenia-old quest to control fire may be nearing its apotheosis as technology has finally come for some one of the oldest cooking techniques out there.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

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Many people prefer whole-wheat pasta to increase their fiber intake, support digestive and heart health, and improve the overall nutrient quality of their diet, rather than focusing primarily on protein.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
What environmental activists also argue is that the fight has been reduced to a binary of AC versus no AC, focusing the debate on the treatment, not the cause.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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In May 2021, a 17-year-old’s birthday party announcement went viral on TikTok, resulting in more than 2,000 partygoers converging along the Huntington Beach pier and downtown area.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Shortstop Francisco Lindor backed up and called off the converging outfielders before losing his footing and falling right in front of Tyrone Taylor, who tripped over Lindor while failing to make the catch.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

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