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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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The Reds put in a commanding performance to beat Marseille 3-0 and close in on the Champions League last 16 in midweek.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

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

He seizes our attention in every scene, naturalistically conveying Robbie’s touching decency as the walls close in on him.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

Rangers close in on manager for 'new chapter'

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

We watch as the Colts hike the ball and our defensive linemen close in on the quarterback.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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