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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
City News Service, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Officials confirmed that the testing did not harm any nearby aircraft.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Like GasBuddy, users can search gas stations and prices nearby.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 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
Artist Karl Haendel, who worked on the installations, said the art connects local residents with artifacts from nearby museums.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Officials confirmed that the testing did not harm any nearby aircraft.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Adverb
What to do nearby Set along Mokapu Beach, the resort offers ocean activities like snorkeling and Hawaiian canoe experiences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Like GasBuddy, users can search gas stations and prices nearby.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 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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But, in the near term, maintaining a firm stand against war and against those who wage it may be achievement enough.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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However, the actual near-term increase could be less, in part because prices for gas and oil can fluctuate and because the majority of fertilizer has already been purchased for this year’s crop.—
Wes Zebrowski,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Spencer Strider, who began the year sidelined with a right oblique strain and struggled with command upon his return last week, looked close to vintage form in Los Angeles.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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One struck close to McKinleyville on May 4, while the other rattled near Petrolia on May 10.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
Preposition
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We were warned by President and Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower, along with United States Marine Major General Smedley Butler about the virulently toxic, corruptive and destabilizing influences exerted upon our government by the military industrial complex.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Soon, survey crews showed up, bulldozers were spotted along dusty roads, and the Army Corps of Engineers arranged private meetings.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The location is ideal for exploring both Lambertville and neighboring New Hope on foot.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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The name for Pelago Café, the cousins say, was inspired by the neighboring Italian towns of S’antanna Pelago and Pieve Pelago, where their fathers were born and raised.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Time, energy, and attention all factor in.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Before Darcy could reply, Philip opened the door and walked in with his guide dog, Russ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Preposition
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Located 25 miles north of Copenhagen, its coastal location promises dreamy views of Sweden across the sound.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Residents across Connecticut have been taking a new look at the state’s history as the nation heads toward its 250th birthday.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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