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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
the incessant busyness of the family next-door makes us look like we live in near retirement
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as in living
closely resembling the object imitated
the dress is made from a near silk that would fool anyone but an expert
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as in close
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the famous prediction that in the near future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes
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as in familiar
closely acquainted
only her nearest friends know she's pregnant
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
as the campers grew cold, so they gravitated nearer to the campfire as summer draws near, we usually start planning our annual vacation
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
it's near six o'clock, so we should start preparing dinner
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it takes somewhere near an hour to get there
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as in to close
to come near or nearer
as the procession nears, you'll be able to take a better picture of the graduates
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Recent Examples of near
Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Our results support that a Great Unconformity near Pikes Peak must have been formed prior to Cryogenian Snowball Earth.
—Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Sahana Jayaraman, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon, and the resulting demand from the Saudis regarding a Palestinian state, turned the deal into a non-starter for both Israel and Saudi Arabia in the near term.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
Regardless of the category, a life-threatening and highly destructive storm surge will occur near and just south of where the eye moves ashore, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
But those were voters who likely would have eventually returned to the Democratic column as Election Day neared, given their motivation to vote against Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Our results support that a Great Unconformity near Pikes Peak must have been formed prior to Cryogenian Snowball Earth.
—Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Our figure, which is above the leftmost bar in the chart above, is rounded down to the nearest 10,000th vote, and will be replaced by a projection informed by county estimates of remaining ballots when all counties report those figures.
—Sahana Jayaraman, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon, and the resulting demand from the Saudis regarding a Palestinian state, turned the deal into a non-starter for both Israel and Saudi Arabia in the near term.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Adverb
Once the family walks away, Ms. Torres gestures for another volunteer to come near.
—Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
Regardless of the category, a life-threatening and highly destructive storm surge will occur near and just south of where the eye moves ashore, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
Fifty years ago the average cost for a loaf of bread neared 30 cents.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
But those were voters who likely would have eventually returned to the Democratic column as Election Day neared, given their motivation to vote against Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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The mix had gotten somewhat clearer by the third song, which is right around the time the feedback issues started.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Finally, spring is just around the corner, and so is EGGstravaganza.Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The new cable vehicle could become an acquisition target, given its relative small heft in the broader media landscape.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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That’s an impressive accomplishment considering a relative lack of karate and the brief somber turn with Carmen’s health.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The large, flightless creatures are the second-largest living bird, with an average height of more than 5 1/2 feet, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Over the last decade, the discovery of Asgard archaea, our closest living prokaryotic relatives, has offered valuable clues.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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Here is a closer look at the two returning holiday treats at Dairy Queen.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Paying upwards of $15 million a year for a closer is quite a steep price to pay when there are other solid options available for much cheaper.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Being the underdog is a familiar role in Tempe, and this team is no different.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tri-band Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) mesh adds the 6-GHz band to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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There were a couple of potential NCAA teams in there, but the competition level goes up a notch this weekend when DU travels to North Dakota, a top-10 club in both national polls.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Kai Ryssdal: You guys put snowfall on the screen in there.Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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Also, anybody who goes to space is the responsibility of some nation, so Musk would almost certainly be the responsibility of the United States.Katie Hunt, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of the habitat type or geographical layout, bucks almost always bed with certain consistencies.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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By 1900, the acreage devoted to apples amounted to approximately 40,000 acres in Benton County, with only slightly smaller acreage in Washington County.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Medicare alone accounts for approximately $1 trillion in annual spending, with over 67 million enrollees.Darius Tahir, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Near.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/near. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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