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closer

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








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Burnham said he would "put everything into it", adding: "We're going to change the conversation in this campaign. We're going to get Labour closer to these communities again."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Researchers say the discovery could improve earthquake models used to estimate seismic hazards along underwater faults around the world, including regions closer to major coastal populations.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Still, Palmer struck a confident tone: “Washington is now materially closer to passing legislation that could reshape the trajectory of the American digital asset ecosystem for years to come.”

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Coming off of 2025, market volatility saw farmers across the country hesitant to buy their year’s fertilizer early, opting instead to buy it closer to the start of the spring growing season.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

I move closer to the window, keeping out of sight behind the curtain.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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