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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Five workers stationed near the powerhouse were rescued by helicopter from both the New Colgate facility and a nearby Pacific Gas & Electric site after the access road was severed.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The firm served as civil engineer of record for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, overseeing site grading, stormwater systems, drainage, erosion control and LEED compliance, along with the reconstruction of Wyandotte Street nearby.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 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
In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business's parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Five workers stationed near the powerhouse were rescued by helicopter from both the New Colgate facility and a nearby Pacific Gas & Electric site after the access road was severed.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
When grilling or using outdoor equipment, keep a water source nearby and never leave flames unattended.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The firm served as civil engineer of record for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, overseeing site grading, stormwater systems, drainage, erosion control and LEED compliance, along with the reconstruction of Wyandotte Street nearby.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 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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The crater, which is 600 miles (965 kilometers) wide, represents a key transition region between the near and far sides of the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Coconut Chocolate Almond Cookie Head to your nearest Costco bakery to stock up on Coconut Chocolate Almond Cookies.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The war has torn up a fifth of the country, but even with scant, erratic assistance, Ukrainians must emerge from the dust, to be applauded by the West, and go it close-to-alone again.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Balfe inched closer during season seven with the opportunity to direct some second unit footage.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Use clean, sharp pruners to cut a smooth edge right above a living bud, lateral branch, or along the trunk where there is a ragged break.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The fire spread to two neighboring homes, damaging them as well.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The three lowest-ranking EU countries have been major targets for Russian disinformation campaigns amid the country’s ongoing war with neighboring Ukraine.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The muted color palette of sage greens and heather pinks ushers the outside in, reminding guests that there’s as much to explore externally as internally.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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What really matters for most individuals (as in, those without a digestive issue) is not the breakdown between soluble and insoluble fiber but overall fiber intake, not to mention dietary nutrient balance in general.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The agency – while still enlarging its footprint across the country – may adopt more targeted, less public tactics going forward, according to reporting by CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Vehicle prices across the board have only risen about 1% or so, nothing like the price spikes seen a few years ago during and after the pandemic, said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst for Edmunds.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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