- comparative of close.
closer
Example Sentences
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At the same time, the European-Chinese Smile mission has been observing the northern lights while measuring magnetic fields and particles much closer to the planet.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
Yet research from University of Southern California in 2021 found neighbors closer to the Murphy wells or directly downwind had significantly lower lung function than those living further away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Contributing two of those scores was Christian Wade for Newcastle Red Bulls in their 59-26 loss at Northampton Saints, as the veteran winger moves closer to an all-time record.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
During that time, Latin America "drew closer to other powers, to China, to the European Union, to Japan," Marta Lagos, director of Latinobarometer, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Anna May came closer and helped Ma pull it open.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
