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close in on

VERB
surround
Synonyms
STRONGEST
besiege circle envelop hem in inundate ring
STRONG
beleaguer beset blockade border bound circumscribe circumvent compass confine edge enclave encompass environ fringe gird girdle invest limit loop margin outline rim round skirt verge
WEAK
box in close around close in fence in go around lay siege to shut in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free
STRONG
allow center let go lose permit release

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And unfortunately for the Gunners, missed opportunities and a lack of a ruthless finisher were the story as Manchester City beat them 2-1 to close in on the Premier League leaders.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The Old Firm duo can now close in on the leaders later on Saturday.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Within seconds, the cattle surrounded Mary-Jane and started to close in on her.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

When they close in on a target, the bats unleash rapid bursts of short calls, signaling the final stage of attack.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025

Naomi began to feel the room close in on her.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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