draw close

Frequency: 6.06.2 per million words

A more formal or literary way to say 'come close'.

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Examples (10)

  • As the deadline draws close, the team works frantically.
  • The children gathered around the fire as evening drew close.
  • I felt a shiver of excitement as the moment of revelation drew closer.
  • The ship will draw close to the shore at dawn.
  • The wolf, drawing closer with every step, fixed its eyes on its prey.
  • In the hushed twilight, the two lovers drew close and shared a silent promise.
  • As the end of the fiscal year draws close, we must finalize all reports.
  • The soldiers held their positions, even as the enemy drew closer.
  • With each passing day, her retirement drew close, bringing a mix of anticipation and nostalgia.
  • You can feel the tension in the room as the final verdict draws close.