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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The nearest one is probably 10 kilometers upstream, then another about 20 kilometers and the furthest around 40.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025 -
Lists in hand and kids in tow, parents flock to their nearest Staples or Walmart or Target looking to grab those notebooks, binders and colored pencils that line the list.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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Clase would be able to take over as the full-time closer next season and beyond.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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True North left-hander Alan Soler, who is ranked No. 280 despite missing this past season due to elbow surgery; and Hurricanes closer Brian Walters (No. 426).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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Heading into the afternoon and evening, the heaviest rains were expected along the I-35 corridor and east, said meteorologist Patricia Sanchez from the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Ellie’s parents and younger brother who were staying at a nearby home along the river were among the dozens listed missing.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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At the entrance to the members’ pavilion, two men in cream blazers mind the door and ask for everyone’s pass to be shown on the way in.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Senior Caleb Flagg, who transferred in from Houston Christian, offers depth at corner, while freshmen C.J. Bass (St. Louis) and Cameron Keys (Florida) may factor in later depending on health and development.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Preposition
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Wednesday's incident came amid a 700% increase in assaults against immigration and other federal agents carrying out operations across the country.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Unveiled during a late-night livestream, Musk claimed the new chatbot outperforms most graduate students across disciplines and now supports improved voice interactions.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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