as in close
not being distant in time, space, or significance
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
I'll be nearby if you need anything
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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Hopefully, the Fever will have some good news to share about Clark in the near future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025 -
While this is a snapshot of how things are expected to look in the future, a one month outlook and subsequent weeks’ and days’ forecast will give a better look at what to expect as the date grows near, according to the National Weather Service.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Houston Astros closer Josh Hader had never been seriously injured before as a big-leaguer.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Rides close at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 11 p.m., other days, but that can vary.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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An intense hurricane is expected to cause rough surf along the eastern coast of the United States.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The event will display nearly 100 exhibits of handcrafted arts and crafts along the Huron Boardwalk at St. Ignace Public Marina, per the event website.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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When the pair got within shouting distance of the American press corps, a bit of harsh reality crept in.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, the horror movie was primarily shot in and around Atlanta Production for the film happened at a local elementary school and in different neighborhoods, and at gas stations As the story of Weapons unfolds, the town and neighborhood start feeling like an important character.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Nelson’s announcement follows the formation of five faculty advisory committees in June tasked with identifying cost-cutting measures across the division.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Kaytranada hits the road with Justice on a co-headlining tour across North America this fall.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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