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
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Federal authorities were sitting at tables nearby; Heath and Gurley were in cars outside.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 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.
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Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
It was determined the gunfire came from a nearby apartment and a bullet had gone through a wall hitting the toddler.
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Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Adverb
Free kayaking will be offered nearby following the event.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Federal authorities were sitting at tables nearby; Heath and Gurley were in cars outside.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Preposition
For longer floats, nearby KP Hole Park offers VIP parking on weekends, which can be a game-changer.
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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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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.
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The nearest air quality monitor to the fires indicates that the worst pollution was detected on June 17 and has fluctuated in the following days depending on wind direction, weather and emergency workers’ efforts to contain the blazes.
Adverb
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Suarez, the Braves’ setup man, and arguably the team’s top offseason acquisition, was an All-Star closer for the Padres the past two seasons.
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Basically, my cart is begging for anything that will bring me closer to a glass-skin glow.
Preposition
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Her family proudly captured the moment at graduation the next week, as her classmates laughed and cheered along, based on footage shared with the AJC.
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The warning came after a key naval information group had proposed alternative shipping corridors on Saturday, asking shipowners to consider transiting the strait along the southern route with their transponder signals on.
Adjective
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The fallen tree struck three neighboring homes, including the house next door, where the tree crashed through the kitchen.
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California is still the biggest spender overall, and even the neighboring New York state dwarfs New Jersey today — but change is in the Jersey Shore salt water air.
Adverb
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The breathable, airy fabric is comfortable enough to curl up in on long flights and car rides alike, thanks to four-way stretch and a silky-soft feel that has hundreds of shoppers stocking up in multiple colors.
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As in, pair their red blend with a candy charcuterie board.
Preposition
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The worst conditions are expected across the Western Slope and high country, with changing air quality elsewhere depending on the wind.
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In Texas, an 18-wheeler dropped $800,000 in dimes onto a highway in April 2025, sending crews scrambling as coins scattered across the roadway.
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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