closer

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

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Adjective
  • Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 6 June 2025
  • The rep presumed that Pepe had traveled at least three miles from the nearest body of water, with the next being about five miles away from where the gator was found.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Enter through the front door at the left side of this porch and you will be greeted by an entry foyer and open floor plan.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
  • This voting influences whether a post appears on the subreddit’s front page or is more obscurely placed.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closer. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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