as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
I'll be nearby if you need anything
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Recent Examples of nearby
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
As with CTfastrak, the Hartford Line has spurred construction of extensive nearby housing but relatively little new business.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
As the Illinois coach bounced around in the streams of water, Tyler Underwood stood nearby, laughing and clapping.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
The school district, however, has not clarified under what circumstances, if any, parents will be notified of immigration enforcement operations nearby one of its campuses.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The device landed near Lang, members of his group and a nearby Daily News reporter covering the protest, but didn’t explode.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
As with CTfastrak, the Hartford Line has spurred construction of extensive nearby housing but relatively little new business.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
RadarOnline reported early in March that Charles was seen at Sandringham and attended church nearby, but did not visit his brother at Wood Farm.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
As the Illinois coach bounced around in the streams of water, Tyler Underwood stood nearby, laughing and clapping.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Preposition
The incident began when Border Patrol agents came in multiple SUVs nearby the school and took out the window of a vehicle, according to the outlet.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
The school district, however, has not clarified under what circumstances, if any, parents will be notified of immigration enforcement operations nearby one of its campuses.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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Perhaps the apocalypse is near, because what’s proven to be a difficult task for the Hornets seemingly forever finally happened Thursday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, Middle Eastern investment funds, a major source of capital for private equity globally, may also be taking a pause with outbound commitments at least for the near term, Thompson said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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New star closer Edwin Diaz came on to pitch a perfect ninth, securing his second save of the season.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bello stood up as her mother moved closer.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Claremont is along Interstate 40, about a 45-mile drive northwest from uptown Charlotte.—
Mark Price
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But it is also engaged in its most severe fighting in decades with neighboring Afghanistan, a conflict that has been largely overshadowed by the war in the Middle East.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The shift also orphaned blocs of conservatives swept into neighboring districts long held by Democrats, turning the seats a lighter shade of blue, but blue nonetheless.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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On the plus side, the kitchen block includes a 68-L refrigerator on its front wall, making for easy access from both outside and in.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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With a two-handed push shot right out of 1950s Indiana, right out of another movie, Hoosiers, Mullins launched it up and in, sweet and pure.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last November, hundreds of Haitian fans made the trip across the Caribbean Sea for the national team’s biggest game in half a century.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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