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closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /
ADVERB
nearer
Synonyms
STRONG
close by nearby
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST








Example Sentences

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Then closer Devin Williams blew the save, and the Mets fell in the 10th inning, keeping their streak of ignominy alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Louis Gave, chief executive officer at Gavekal Research wrote a note for investors last week in which he explored the possibility of the UAE striking up a closer relationship with China.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Reflecting on Öpik, Kennedy said he was an interesting man who was dedicated to his work but, like many people, became more complicated the closer he was examined.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Roberts said the closer wanted to pitch after nine days off, even though it wasn’t a save situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The man was talking again, and I could hear more clearly now I’d moved closer.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler