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Meanings of closer in English

Portuguese
mais perto

(Comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance.

mais perto

Baseball or softball relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games.

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(Baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game.

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Examples for "finisher"
Examples for "finisher"
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He also has very good dribbling skills and is a good finisher.
The Guardian
2
Each of these teams had been a last-place finisher a year ago.
The new yorker
3
The various parts of each were then sent in to the finisher.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 63, January, 1863 / A Magaz...
4
An electric finisher, Ireland will look to test him in the air.
The Irish Times
5
There has been no finisher quite like him, either before or since.
The Guardian
Usage of closer in English
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Some said later this year; others said 2020 was closer to reality.
Wired
2
However, today takes us one step closer to a more equal Britain.
The Guardian
3
It just means we're one step closer to home, right? I ask.
The Hunger Games
4
The answer to the question today, though, is surprisingly closer to home.
Independent.ie
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But that was not Jeffrey's problem his problem sounded closer to home.
The hellfire club
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However, bankers said earlier this month the deal was finally drawing closer.
Reuters
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OPINION:WE ARE moving ever closer to real reform of our political infrastructure.
The Irish Times
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USCIS said separately that closer scrutiny could lead to longer processing times.
Reuters
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Zimbabwe has taken several steps closer to the abyss in recent days.
The Irish Times
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Bolts were used-butno closer than 15 feet apart; further if possible.
Rock and Ice Magazine
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She said government estimates were that the number was closer to 4000.
Radio NZ
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China has long sought closer diplomatic ties and energy cooperation with Russia.
Reuters
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But closer to home, there's an example of how it does work.
Radio NZ
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Some economists suggest the true rate is closer to 11 per cent.
News.com.au
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A similar point has been made by scholars working closer to home.
Radio NZ
16
Cases live closer to nuclear power plants than the randomly selected controls.
Pubmed
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Translations for closer
Closer through the time
Closer across language varieties
Canada
Common
United States of America
Common
Australia
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