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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Nowadays, just a shell of the family’s industrial base and their nearby mansion remain in the Czech city of Usti nad Labem – known during the family’s heyday under the Habsburg Empire, as Aussig.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Alternatively, nearby Buffalo, New York, has vibrant hiking trails, farm-to-table bistros, craft breweries, and fall festivals that capture the spirit of the season.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
His one-story home nearby the family’s primary residence provides a comfortable and safe environment with round-the-clock care.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The company, headquartered in nearby McEwen, has customers in the aerospace, defense, demolition and mining industries.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Nowadays, just a shell of the family’s industrial base and their nearby mansion remain in the Czech city of Usti nad Labem – known during the family’s heyday under the Habsburg Empire, as Aussig.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
If full, huts may offer floor space or allow tent camping nearby with access to their facilities.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Alternatively, nearby Buffalo, New York, has vibrant hiking trails, farm-to-table bistros, craft breweries, and fall festivals that capture the spirit of the season.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Preposition
In November, the students will begin to start different internships in the community, Fitzpatrick said, mentioning a cafe nearby the facility that approached about hiring a student and networking opportunities.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
His one-story home nearby the family’s primary residence provides a comfortable and safe environment with round-the-clock care.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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About a thousand jobs are expected to be cut this week, and another thousand in the near future, as a new management team reorganizes the company.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Someone has to dive for it — either you, a tablemate who is nearer, or a waiter.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In his recent appearance on The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV, the Prince of Wales, 43, spoke candidly about his connection to the late monarch and her husband, revealing that their relationship grew closer as the years went on.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The last session was flat at close.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Both candidates had coattails, pulling along fellow Democrats as Republican turnout sagged.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The plan, passed by the State Assembly (57-20) and State Senate (30-8) along party lines in August, is designed to give Democrats a stronger advantage in several key congressional races.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, Deputy Prime Minister of Romania Ionut Mosteanu said allied troop numbers would remain above the number before Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine in 2022.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The teens sprang to action before two lifeguards from the neighboring Aliso Beach tower and a Marine Safety lieutenant arrived.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Moths can also fly in through open windows and doors or find their way inside after invading bird nests in chimneys.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Mitch Trubisky, Josh Allen, Khalil Shakir and Terrel Bernard took a moment to pose in together.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Their philanthropy touches all 12 of the university’s schools and colleges, as well as the university’s libraries, student affairs, athletics and various funds across campus.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since then, she's made stops in various cities across the United States, Canada and Australia, and Perry is now traveling around the world to connect with more fans.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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