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nearby

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adverb

nearby

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preposition

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
  • This is how Bailey became a learn-on-the-job type, with a near religious reverence for performing, if not the formal higher education of many with whom he’s shared the stage.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
  • And the ever-present potential of an injury means that the logjam could clear itself in the near future.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Adverb
  • The stock was only a few dollars below its June 11 close before the crash in India.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 27 June 2025
  • When do polls close for the New York City primary? Election Day polls close at 9 p.m. ET for the New York City primary.
    James Powel, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Preposition
  • The mountainous region along the coast is especially prone to mudslides, with numerous rivers at risk of flooding.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • Throughout the middle passage, it has been said that our ancestors wove familiar items such as beads, shells, or even seeds and grains from home into their braids, to keep with them along their journeys.
    Essence, Essence, 19 June 2025
Adverb
  • Optional straight blades suitable for overgrown grass over 6in after long vacations.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Emotions running high as screaming crowds press in, cell phone cameras in hand.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Preposition
  • The stakes and energy for the first 2 brackets was high, and engagement from fans across social media platforms was a reflection of that.
    Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • During the Obama Administration, a federal program that allows ICE to partner with state and local law enforcement expanded across the region, and the number of detentions ballooned.
    Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 28 June 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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