CLOSING IN Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

closing in

verb

present participle of close in

as in coming up

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

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as in darkening

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

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Recent Examples of closing in The father-daughter duo has set up shop ensconced in the woods, herding donkeys and so far evading the violence closing in on them from the outside. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026 Palmeiras winger Allan Elias is closing in on a move as the club look for replacements for Savinho and Omar Marmoush, the duo heading to Spurs. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Under various owners, Glen View House operated for decades as a tavern and restaurant before closing in March 2023. — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 California lawmakers are closing in on a deal to help film producers who are facing new limits on their ability to monetize production tax credits. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 International benchmark Brent crude was closing in on $88 a barrel in early trading on Tuesday, up from around $83 at the end of last week. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 The new school year is closing in fast, which means the race to check off all of those academic necessities is kicking off now. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 The move follows months of tension over the reopening of the Russian Pavilion, which returned this year after closing in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026 Culpepper, who seemed to be closing in on a major league call-up last month, had landed on the IL from June 16-28 with the same injury. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in

Verb

Meantime, which is coming up next year with James McAvoy, or Jackal, because these stories all need something different.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
When tackling something challenging, coming up with a plan is often a good first step.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of coming up

Verb

The title references Black Like Me, white journalist John Howard Griffin’s 1961 nonfiction book about darkening his skin to pass for Black in the Jim Crow South.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
During a total eclipse, the moon completely covers the face of the sun, darkening the sky and revealing just the sun’s outer atmosphere called the corona.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of darkening

Verb

By drawing on cues such as voice, facial expression, and behavioral patterns, the OlloBot OlloNi SS1 is designed to initiate interactions in certain everyday situations.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The production filmed at Berry Gordy’s first mansion and the Detroit Masonic Temple, while also drawing on local crews and talent.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawing on

Verb

This curtain type is airy, casual, and gives your windows a sense of place and structure without feeling stuffy—or completely blacking out the sunshine during golden hour.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Overwhelmed fans reported blacking out at the Eras Tour, all memories of the night dumped.

— Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of blacking out

Verb

The Athletic reported that the relationship between Villa chairman Nassef Sawiris and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was seen as key to closing the deal.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Reserves matter more than in conventional lending; underwriters like to see several months of housing payments sitting in the bank after closing, and more for larger loans.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of closing

Verb

This is my personal version of those videos of soldiers coming home from war, and the other women react as such.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
From a design-forward city escape to an eco-friendly island retreat (and a uniquely historic getaway coming soon), discover what Patina can offer globe-trotters interested in a transformative way of traveling through life and through the world.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

The bottom line is that GPC has done a good job of bottoming this year, forming a bullish pattern, outperforming its major peers, and approaching a potential breakout from a multi-year relative downtrend versus XLY.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Surveillance video from the Cedar Glenn complex showed Brunson, Newman, and another unnamed co-defendant jumping a fence, approaching a Chevrolet Suburban, and fleeing after being confronted by a witness.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of approaching

Verb

Once called ''the funniest woman on TV,'' Catherine O'Hara spends much of her time these days bellying up against a snooker table at the Squeeze Club, a Toronto juice bar and pool hall.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Across the river, Le Crocodile at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn brings a stylish, approachable scene for bellying up and indulging in sexy French cuisine.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026