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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 June 2026
If voters approve the new measure, western Placer County would have the same 10% tax rate as North Lake Tahoe and nearby cities, including Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and Auburn.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Move bird feeders, bird baths, and berry-producing plants away from seating areas to discourage birds from gathering nearby.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Two persons of interest were later arrested after being captured on video running into a house nearby the scene.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Paramedics began immediate treatment and took him to the emergency department at the nearby hospital.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 June 2026
If voters approve the new measure, western Placer County would have the same 10% tax rate as North Lake Tahoe and nearby cities, including Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and Auburn.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Adverb
Other mammoth rehab projects in the works nearby are expected to help fill vacant offices and revive aging skyscrapers with new apartments and hotel rooms.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Move bird feeders, bird baths, and berry-producing plants away from seating areas to discourage birds from gathering nearby.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Preposition
For longer floats, nearby KP Hole Park offers VIP parking on weekends, which can be a game-changer.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Two persons of interest were later arrested after being captured on video running into a house nearby the scene.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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An officer saved a missing boy from a near drowning on Friday after finding the youngster partially submerged, disoriented, and in immediate danger near the shoreline, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Ties have cooled in recent years between the two sides – while Pyongyang drove closer to Moscow.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Preposition
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There is also free parking throughout Druid Hill Park along the road and in parking lots.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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After scoring one in the first, KP tacked on three in the second via RBI singles from Annabelle Curran (3-4, 3 RBIs) and Reegan Dowden along with Ali Gill’s double.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Supporters of the initiative dislike an influx of expatriates from the neighboring European Union, and say Swiss infrastructure, housing, social programs, natural resources and way of life have been strained under demographic growth.—
Jamey Keaten,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party’s path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Notably, progressive Katie Porter and moderate San José Mayor Matt Mahan stuck in until the bitter end.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The elevator door opened, and Andrew Tate walked in.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Preposition
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Even still, Xi’s visit now, and his talk of deepening ties across trade, science and technology, is a sign that Beijing wants to reassert its position as Pyongyang’s primary partner.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Nemecek described Rogers as one of the most influential communicators of the 20th century, whose reach extended across journalism, radio, film and public commentary.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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