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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Three more were injured in the nearby Samarskyi district of the wider Dnipropetrovsk region, authorities said.
—Oleksiy Pshemyskiy, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
And when diners nearby half-turned their heads to check if the foreigner liked it, Chen saw my expression of delight.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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
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Adjective
If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Three more were injured in the nearby Samarskyi district of the wider Dnipropetrovsk region, authorities said.
—Oleksiy Pshemyskiy, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
His empty raft was parked in the water nearby, alongside other empty ones.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
And when diners nearby half-turned their heads to check if the foreigner liked it, Chen saw my expression of delight.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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These particles emerge from a coronal mass ejection or a solar flare that bursts out from our nearest star.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Queen Letizia’s wardrobe selections for the state gala dinner on Tuesday night was a near-exact replica of the Spanish royal’s attire for the state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in April 2024, during the Spanish royals‘ state visit to the country.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Look closer and find bohemian corners booming with young artists and live music echoing in the streets.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The plot revolves around a rare cosmic event when three significant nights – Chaitra Amavasya, Chaitra Purnima, and Baishakhi Amavasya – occur close together, awakening Trighori, a dark and destructive force rooted in folklore.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a memorial marker agreement that will allow the Texas Department of Transportation to place signs honoring Nava along the section of Loop 820 between Interstate 35W and Marine Creek Parkway.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Despite the Maldives sitting along key sea lanes, the United States has long treated the country as a footnote in its Indo-Pacific strategy.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to kidnappings, the gangs run extortion rings and control access to a key border crossing for commerce between Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The left engine detached from the wing during takeoff, and the plane crashed moments after departure, colliding with structures in the neighboring industrial area to the south of the airport.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Childs, who flew in from Atlanta, said her flight was delayed due to aircraft issues.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As for the skirt, the silhouette was breezy and looked to be easy to move around in.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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The team had cycled between quarterbacks Kaidon Salter and Ryan Staub across the first nine games of the year.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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On Saturday, Yao Chao People’s Cafe, which has about 30 outlets across the country, according to state media, issued an apology on social media.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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