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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closer
  1. near
  2. front
Adjective
  • But Republicans who have a supermajority in the state Senate and a near-supermajority in the state House have taken no such steps.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Our gap in market share was 70 points versus our nearest competitor.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of near
Adjective
  • Rotating between a starter and an impact substitute, Barcola seemed to be in a hurry to stamp his attacking authority on games and set France on the front foot.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • D4vd then placed the bags into the front trunk of his Tesla – the cadaver bag on top – leaving the body to decompose, according to the prosecution.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of front
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closer. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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