as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
teachers preparing for the fast-nearing school year
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as in coming
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as in closing
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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as in entering
to move closer to
as we near the church, you'll be able to see the bas-relief sculptures better
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Recent Examples of nearing
Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2025
That’s because it’s considered a red giant star, a bloated star nearing the end of its life.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
Eli Lilly was nearing FDA approval for its similar weight loss drug, Zepbound.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The club feel the same will be true of Van Dijk, whose own two-year contract extension is also nearing confirmation.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
But Detroit has invested significant draft capital in defensemen since Steve Yzerman took over as general manager, and many of those young players are now entering or nearing the NHL.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
States like New York have rapidly expanded their markets, with projections nearing $1 billion in sales for 2024.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025
At this time, Earth was nearing the end of the last major ice age.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
The index is now nearing a bear market, defined as 20% below its most recent high.
—Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Both teams are nearing the point when the game will be turned over to the bullpens.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2025
That’s because it’s considered a red giant star, a bloated star nearing the end of its life.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
Eli Lilly was nearing FDA approval for its similar weight loss drug, Zepbound.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The club feel the same will be true of Van Dijk, whose own two-year contract extension is also nearing confirmation.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
But Detroit has invested significant draft capital in defensemen since Steve Yzerman took over as general manager, and many of those young players are now entering or nearing the NHL.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
States like New York have rapidly expanded their markets, with projections nearing $1 billion in sales for 2024.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025
At this time, Earth was nearing the end of the last major ice age.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
The index is now nearing a bear market, defined as 20% below its most recent high.
—Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearing
Noun
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There are tribes of fast, feral predators that resemble the second coming of neanderthals.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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If this is the second coming of Marvel, the superhero empire might need another reboot.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s what gives IO Interactive’s upcoming 007 First Light (due out in 2026) such alluring potential.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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Ronson's upcoming memoir details his early career as a nightclub DJ in New York City.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Then, the next seven innings confirmed a tendency toward inconsistency and a stark reality that overshadows San Diego’s glaring positional needs: With Ohtani’s return as a two-way unicorn and Devers’ arrival in the rugged National League West, the Padres need their healthy stars more than ever.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The meeting came hours after Trump arrived back in Washington after abruptly leaving the G7 summit in Canada early, citing tensions in the Middle East and instructing his national security team on Monday night to be ready in the Situation Room upon his arrival.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
Noun
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His elastic counter-melodic approach to the bass redefined the role of the instrument in jazz and helped Evans reshape the very concept of the piano trio.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Helmed by Chair Jerome Powell, the Fed has stuck to its wait-and-see approach despite President Donald Trump's calls for cuts.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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“Nearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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