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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Edouard is approaching the same region impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur in June and Tropical Storm Bertha in July.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
This coexistence of the everyday and the extraordinary suggested to me a cinematic way of approaching death – not as a spectacular intrusion, but as a presence that slowly infiltrates daily life.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

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Today, fifth-generation Fiorentinos are the custodians of this old-world, grandest of grand hotels, nearing its 200th anniversary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Only six teams have received fewer innings from their starting rotation than Houston, overworking a bullpen that is nearing exhaustion.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of nearing

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On the whole, dietetics has not appeared to be a priority for the administration, with much of the conversation focusing on bolstering nutrition education for medical doctors, or elevating non-credentialed roles, like wellness coaches.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
Rather than focusing on exclusivity, families should consider job placement, internship experience, recruiter demand, alumni networks and earning potential.

— Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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Space technology, autonomy and robotics are converging around AI, sensors, edge compute, power systems and advanced manufacturing.

— John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Also converging upon the city are Ahmed, who has lost his job in the 1929 stock market crash, and a riveter on the under-construction Empire State Building with secret connections to all of them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of converging

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