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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This is how Bailey became a learn-on-the-job type, with a near religious reverence for performing, if not the formal higher education of many with whom he’s shared the stage.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025 -
The nations continued strikes with no signs of a truce in the near future.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Unfortunately, no party won a majority in April, with the Liberals coming very close.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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So, as the masses realign the qubits and the qubits in turn buffet the masses, the net effect will be to squash the masses closer together to contain the orderliness to a smaller region.—
George Musser,
Quanta Magazine,
13 June 2025
Preposition
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Parking garages along the beach and the Galleria mall will be available, though Trantalis expects these lots to fill up quickly.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Currently, Johnson can afford to lose three seats to pass the legislation along party lines, with that number fluctuating depending on Democrats’ attendance.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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This conflict risks sucking the US military in, sending oil prices over $100 a barrel, and dragging the US and global economy into recession.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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Plus, big endorsements in the NIL have flowed in fast.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Preposition
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So many tremendous moments from players across the roster.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Reactions to the news varied across social media platforms.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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