Synonyms of nearby

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adjective

nir-ˈbī 

as in near

not being distant in time, space, or significance

grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• near
• close
• neighboring
• next-door
• immediate
• adjacent
• proximate
• to hand
• at hand
• adjoining
• nigh
• coming
• convenient
• contiguous
• close-up
• abutting
• handy
• upcoming
• forthcoming
• approaching
• oncoming
• bordering
• accessible
• close-in
• hand-to-hand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distant
• remote
• far
• deep
• away
• faraway
• far-off
• separated
• divorced
• removed

nearby

2 of 3

adverb

nir-ˈbī 

as in close

at, within, or to a short distance or time

I'll be nearby if you need anything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• close
• near
• in
• at hand
• by
• around
• at close quarters
• within call
• hard
• nigh
• along
• on one's doorstep
• hereabouts
• alongside
• conveniently
• hereaway
• thereabouts
• handily
• accessibly

nearby

3 of 3

preposition

as in along

Related Words

• near
• along
• across
• over
• beyond
• alongside
• under
• via
• by
• beneath
• below
• outside
• through
• underneath
• throughout
• past

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nearby

Adjective

The two were due to battle in La Finalissima — the match pitting the reigning Copa América and Euro winners against each other — in March in Qatar, but the occasion was canceled due to the conflict in nearby Iran. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026

That was until the nearby linesman alerted him to the fact that the goal was disallowed for an apparent foul. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

And Keith could be placed into a grandiose presidential suite for the duration at a nearby casino. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

These stars orbit each other every 43 to 47 years and are incredibly bright, with their light also reflecting from nearby reflection nebulas. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 July 2026

For those wanting a more traditional safari, elephants, lions and leopards can still be found on day trips to nearby Mapungubwe National Park. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Renting a room to the husband of a nearby hospital patient brings an unexpected presence into her life. — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026

For a perfect Meredith day, kayak to nearby Stonedam Island and back, then go for a sunset dinner cruise on the historic M/S Mount Washington. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

In 2025, the company finalized an agreement with Baghdad to redevelop oil and gas resources in Kirkuk, covering the Baba and Avanah domes of the Kirkuk field and the nearby Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz fields. — Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Adverb

What to do nearby The West End neighborhood, with its leafy residential pockets, moves at a slower cadence than other areas of Portland. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Carjacking after the crash A woman who was nearby heard the vehicle crash and drove her Volkswagen sedan to the crash site. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Footage aired by public broadcaster Thai PBS showed homes and properties of residents nearby were also damaged. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

If the easement benefits nearby property owned by the landowner or a relative, the additional value has to be subtracted from the deduction, Small said. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 July 2026

And hands-on conservation experiences like coral restoration and manta ray swims are available for guests of all ages, bringing everyone closer to the Great Astrolabe Reef nearby. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

The food is great, and there’s plenty of retail nearby in Atherton Mill. — Evan Moore july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

The sound is generated by the data center that was built nearby. — Brennan Leach, NBC news, 23 July 2026

The suspect was hit by police gunfire and was transported to a trauma center nearby, according to authorities. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Preposition

There were at least two blocks roped off with crime scene tape in front of the Antiques & Design Mall nearby Miami Shores village lines. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026

How will new stadium impact nearby neighborhoods? — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026

Instead, team boss Ayao Komatsu is a long-time Coventry supporter, after discovering the club through teammates when playing rugby as a student at (sort of) nearby Loughborough University in the 1990s. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026

A smoke plume rises following a drone strike sparking a fuel tank fire nearby Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates on March 16, 2026. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 Mar. 2026

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

In the city of South Gate, there’s three high schools nearby one another, which draws fans to gyms, football fields, soccer fields, baseball and softball diamonds. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026

The incident began when Border Patrol agents came in multiple SUVs nearby the school and took out the window of a vehicle, according to the outlet. — Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026