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Recent Examples of closely
At Morgan Lewis, Rinehart will work closely with Colleen Nihill, the chief AI and knowledge management officer, to align on the firm’s data and AI initiatives.
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John Kell, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
When selecting a sprinkler, look for one with a coverage pattern that most closely matches the area to be irrigated (the shape and size of the space the sprinkler covers should be listed on the package).
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The design was intended to reduce obvious taste differences and allow researchers to focus more closely on the role of expectation, according to the study.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for Fed action, climbed more.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Teammate Colton Hubbard followed closely behind, shooting 4-over and finishing tied for 17th as an individual.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The cruise line confirmed its order with Meyer Turku, the Finnish shipbuilder that has built 25 ships for the company since the 1990s and worked closely with Royal Caribbean to develop its Icon class.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The Union Pacific railroad is closely tied to President Abraham Lincoln, who founded the railroad in 1862 during the Civil War as a way of helping link California to the rest of the United States.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
For Berry, the house has been closely tied to family routines.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
John Kell, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
When selecting a sprinkler, look for one with a coverage pattern that most closely matches the area to be irrigated (the shape and size of the space the sprinkler covers should be listed on the package).
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The design was intended to reduce obvious taste differences and allow researchers to focus more closely on the role of expectation, according to the study.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for Fed action, climbed more.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Teammate Colton Hubbard followed closely behind, shooting 4-over and finishing tied for 17th as an individual.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The cruise line confirmed its order with Meyer Turku, the Finnish shipbuilder that has built 25 ships for the company since the 1990s and worked closely with Royal Caribbean to develop its Icon class.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The Union Pacific railroad is closely tied to President Abraham Lincoln, who founded the railroad in 1862 during the Civil War as a way of helping link California to the rest of the United States.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
For Berry, the house has been closely tied to family routines.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closely
nearly
Adverb
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Meanwhile, Austin Barber, who started 47 games at tackle for the Gators, nearly had to wait until Saturday.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia scored on seven consecutive late-game possessions, nearly all of them on plays at or near the rim.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Closely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closely. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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