Was told one was hot?

• Drew close
• Came close
• Moved closer to
• Became visible, maybe
• Got warmer while searching for
• Edged toward
• Approached, as a holiday
• Closed in on
• Got closer to

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Near \Near\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Neared ; p. pr. & vb. n Nearing .] [See Near , adv.] To approach; to come nearer; as, the ship neared the land.