closer

as in near
being the less far of two the closer gas station was also more expensive

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Adjective
  • Members who bought the wine should safely dispose of any unused bottles and seek a full refund of the purchase price at their nearest Costco warehouse.
    Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • After 5+ years of construction and planning, animal health company Elanco welcomed employees to its new $200-million headquarters on the near west side.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Personality and purpose Upon entering the home, the first room one notices is Catherine's spacious office, which sits just to the left of the front door.
    Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closer. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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