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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Relevance
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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
Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
During the lockdown period, however, juncos – which are small, gray sparrows – born in the city developed longer, more slender beaks that closely resembled birds living in nearby non-urban habitats.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The laundry room is also conveniently located nearby on the main level.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The Pittsburgh dealership revealed the news in a Christmas day Instagram video showing the linemen speeding off in the vehicles in the roadway nearby the dealership and inside the parking lot.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
And even though El Popo emanates more greenhouse gases than almost any other volcano, its emissions are still a small fraction of what humans generate in nearby Mexico City.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
During the lockdown period, however, juncos – which are small, gray sparrows – born in the city developed longer, more slender beaks that closely resembled birds living in nearby non-urban habitats.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The killing comes after another homicide occurred nearby in North Austin on Sunday, but police do not believe the two cases are connected, Knouse said.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
The laundry room is also conveniently located nearby on the main level.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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
The Pittsburgh dealership revealed the news in a Christmas day Instagram video showing the linemen speeding off in the vehicles in the roadway nearby the dealership and inside the parking lot.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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Their concerns included the staff layoffs, the near budget shortfall in 2025, and changes to school operations.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many were shown as consumer-ready systems, complete with pricing, subscriptions, and near-term availability.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Apple said that more details will be shared with cardholders as the transition date draws closer.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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As the 2026 Winter Games draw closer, the pressure is impossible to ignore.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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After locating handgun ammunition in the SUV, Burbank PD used a helicopter and police dog named Spike to locate Alas along a steep embankment along the freeway.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Grow as a creeping vine or along a trellis.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The spectacle of Maduro being transported to a New York courthouse may draw inconvenient attention to Putin’s failure to successfully impose regime change on neighboring Ukraine.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In neighboring Serbia, some western municipalities introduced emergency measures due to bad weather.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Acclaimed chefs fly in for pop-up dinners and cooking classes.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The gable vent is one of several that can draw embers into your attic if one flies in.—
Juan Fernandez,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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There is a chance for rain and snow, especially across northern and western areas.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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