as in close
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in in
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
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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Some of the tourists had been staying at the nearby Hotel Vibra Algarb, a four-star hotel located on the seafront, and others had been making their way to a nearby gym, according to Metro UK and The Sun.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Desperate for options, the wedding party began calling all the salons nearby, but nothing was available, the bride wrote.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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
Adverb
If space is limited, move the hamper to a nearby hallway or bedroom closet to free up visual space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Some of the tourists had been staying at the nearby Hotel Vibra Algarb, a four-star hotel located on the seafront, and others had been making their way to a nearby gym, according to Metro UK and The Sun.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Preposition
Neighbors for a Better San Diego, a group that represents mostly single-family homeowners and opposes nearby higher-density development, criticized the report for not tracking how many homes get demolished to make way for new projects.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Desperate for options, the wedding party began calling all the salons nearby, but nothing was available, the bride wrote.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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In the near future, an algorithm has taken over the justice system, in addition to much of life in an unnamed country.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
15 Oct. 2025
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There are hopes of building news businesses in the near future.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Delhi has been consistently prioritizing cold interests over all else—engaging with the junta in Myanmar, refraining from openly criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, engaging both Iran and Israel, and getting closer toward recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The two met while filming The Parent Trap and have remained close ever since.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Even further along the green product pipeline, in sectors where European manufacturers still dominate, competition is heating up.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Yet when Nelson applied force in the opposite direction, the phone snapped in half, not at the hinge but along the antenna lines on the left side.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But for those seeking therapies that are more than skin-deep, the nation has also become a destination for patients from India, Pakistan, neighboring Gulf countries, and beyond who are looking to live longer, better lives.—
Lara Setrakian,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Starlink missions, by far the most common from Southern California, can be widely seen across the region and even sometimes in neighboring Arizona.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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There are also potential resurgent teams, such as the Rangers, looking to get back in, plus other young groups, such as the Blue Jackets and Sabres, pushing right alongside Detroit.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Smith, a Loyalist, may not have been in as jubilant a mood as his guests.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Miami philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, who have given millions to different organizations across South Florida, are longtime supporters of the Foundation and are members of the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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There are No Kings rallies scheduled in 1,500 cities across all 50 states, organizers say.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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