as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
I'll be nearby if you need anything
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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The nearest batch of suitable cement was five hundred miles away, in Bakersfield, California.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025 -
But among the world’s democracies, the United States has a near—but not total—monopoly on the best surface-to-air missiles and their supporting launchers and radars.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Can England draw the record closer, or will South Africa extend its lead?—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The therapist first came into their lives after Chad was expelled from school, but Ruby began working closer and closer with Hildebrandt’s counseling business Connexions, including making Kevin join a weekly men’s group.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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The falling debris also forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suddenly close a vast tract of airspace along the rocket's flight path.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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The opening number with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was stunning, but a James Bond medley without any of the original Bond singers came out of nowhere and sputtered along.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Get Creative: Taylor recommends finding ways to use visual cues to differentiate one space from another, rather than physical objects that can make the room feel more closed in.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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The first project under the deal is a comedy series that Horgan will write, executive produce and star in; HBO has given the untitled show a straight-to-series order.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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In addition, the experimentation with new types and combinations of materials continues to be at the forefront of design and innovation across the industry.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Affected workers live across the country, representing dozens of states.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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