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closer

adjective

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

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  1. near
  2. front
Adjective
  • Not smooth sailing The announcement of the new supercomputer and its likely availability in the near term is great news for researchers.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Often this means employing a one-in, one-out rule, placing her in a near constant circle of life on Facebook Marketplace to avoid clutter.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of near
Adjective
  • Plans filed with the Landmarks Preservation Commission show a front facade that will remain largely intact, minus the retail space and fire escapes.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than pivot away from the high-pressing, front-foot football of Howe, Wilson tasked those involved in the identification of head coaches to double down upon those principles.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of front
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closer. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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