as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
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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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Recent Examples of nearby
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Serving contemporary Californian cuisine, inspired by ingredients from Stone Edge Farm and seafood from the nearby Pacific, Enclos made a splashy debut with two stars in 2025.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Federal authorities were sitting at tables nearby; Heath and Gurley were in cars outside.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Two persons of interest were later arrested after being captured on video running into a house nearby the scene.
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Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Others will find greater joy in a quiet rental near the beach, a nearby campground, or even a staycation that keeps everyone in familiar surroundings.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Serving contemporary Californian cuisine, inspired by ingredients from Stone Edge Farm and seafood from the nearby Pacific, Enclos made a splashy debut with two stars in 2025.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Adverb
Free kayaking will be offered nearby following the event.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Federal authorities were sitting at tables nearby; Heath and Gurley were in cars outside.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Preposition
For longer floats, nearby KP Hole Park offers VIP parking on weekends, which can be a game-changer.
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Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Two persons of interest were later arrested after being captured on video running into a house nearby the scene.
—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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Prices at the pump reached near-historic highs after the Middle East conflict resulted in the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that allows for the flow of oil between continents.
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What the week sketched instead is a near-term map of fiefdoms.
Adverb
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Suarez, the Braves’ setup man, and arguably the team’s top offseason acquisition, was an All-Star closer for the Padres the past two seasons.
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Basically, my cart is begging for anything that will bring me closer to a glass-skin glow.
Preposition
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Prosecutors in both Wyandotte County and Jackson County have confirmed that Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the man accused of firing shots at vehicles along Kansas City roadways and killing one man in June, is dead.
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At Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' downtown Sarasota campus, the kids can play among the tree canopy at the Children’s Rainforest Garden, then the whole family can stroll through the lush 15-acre site situated along Sarasota Bay.
Adjective
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The fallen tree struck three neighboring homes, including the house next door, where the tree crashed through the kitchen.
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California is still the biggest spender overall, and even the neighboring New York state dwarfs New Jersey today — but change is in the Jersey Shore salt water air.
Adverb
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The breathable, airy fabric is comfortable enough to curl up in on long flights and car rides alike, thanks to four-way stretch and a silky-soft feel that has hundreds of shoppers stocking up in multiple colors.
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As in, pair their red blend with a candy charcuterie board.
Preposition
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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