close by
idiom
: at a short distance away
Don't worry: if anything happens I'll be (standing) close by.
They're building a school close by.
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Temperature, humidity, and even ethylene-producing fruits and veggies stored close by can all affect how quickly bananas ripen.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Resort restaurants such as The Grill and Pool Bar were close by with tasty family-friendly meals during the day, too.
—Kareema Bee, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
Keep a shoe tray close by for wet or muddy shoes and a bin to collect each family member's footwear.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
Hardee's Dozens of Hardee's locations will close by end of the year after the franchisor sued ARC Burger, one of its largest franchisees.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Resort restaurants such as The Grill and Pool Bar were close by with tasty family-friendly meals during the day, too.
—Kareema Bee, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
Keep a shoe tray close by for wet or muddy shoes and a bin to collect each family member's footwear.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
Hardee's Dozens of Hardee's locations will close by end of the year after the franchisor sued ARC Burger, one of its largest franchisees.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for close by
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“Close by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20by. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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