closest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closest
Adjective
  • About two weeks ago, the state wildlife department announced the release of an online map that shows the approximate location of GPS-collard wolves.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
  • Age before beauty To obtain an approximate age for a young crescent moon, simply add the number of hours or days that have elapsed from the time of new moon through the date and time of sunset at your location on a particular evening.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • But the true wow moment came from a coat of Sherwin-Williams’s Nugget, inspired by a shade in some fabric in an adjacent room.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
  • Perhaps by pulling a little inspiration from an all-time master in an adjacent field.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • Her next-door neighbor’s house in Gladstone had just exploded.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
  • Last year’s debut event, held modestly at the next-door McKinley Farmers Market, featured just 25 authors.
    Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2025
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
  • However, ethical dilemmas occur if/when an international student with significant mental health concerns is given notice of an immediate visa revoke.
    Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • There were no immediate reports of civilian casualties on the ground.
    Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
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“Closest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closest. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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