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
  • The proposal would have transformed the state’s current delegation, split between six Democrats and five Republicans, into a 10-1 Democratic near-lock.
    — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • To Jones’ point, Uwazurike single-handedly blew up one run-sweep to Harvey in a 9-on-7 period, arriving in the backfield the near second Harvey even touched the ball.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of near
Adjective
  • And the issue is front-and-center in this year's primaries as candidates eye the Democratic and Republican nomination for an open Senate seat.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Tur said that even though the speakers are front-facing, the siren blast is omnidirectional, meaning even those moving the opposite way can feel the Rumbler.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of front
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closer. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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