Synonyms of nearby

nearby 1 of 3

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

In nearby Indianapolis, the annual gaming convention GenCon has had record-breaking attendance for the past two years with about 74,000 attendees and more than 800 vendors in 2026, according to its website. — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

Two of the Falcon Heavy’s boosters will make their way back to nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for a landing, aiming for touchdowns at Landing Zones 2 and 40. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Ron Berst, who lives in the nearby Gibbs Cove subdivision, was the only speaker during the public comments part of the rezoning discussion. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Another student parked in the bike rack at nearby John Wayne Park and found a notice from Newport Beach Public Works stating that his e-bike will be confiscated if it's not removed within 24 hours. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

As one example of how this ropes in unwitting people who aren’t aware of the privacy risks of nearby glasses, the complaint cited one video where a user set down his Meta glasses on his nightstand, which then captured video of his wife undressing. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

The restriping and new infrastructure, advocacy groups and neighborhood associations hoped, could encourage business growth and make the street safer for the nearby schools, community centers and churches. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Authorities worked with two nearby schools to ensure that students and staff were dismissed while the stand-off continued. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

On Friday, people living in the capital of San Juan and nearby communities completed their third full week on mandatory water rationing schedules. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Officials warned residents to avoid the densely populated Loring Park neighborhood nearby. — Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Until now, the only upscale stay nearby has been an Explora Jirira Lodge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Jess Mayhugh got the call from HR while sitting on her couch at home with her newborn son nearby. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Sam Turner, who owns the Nicollet Diner nearby, said his restaurant’s security cameras picked up the sound of the shooting. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026

The homeowners have plenty of extended family nearby, and those relatives didn’t hold back when sharing their opinions. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Some pear varieties need a compatible second variety nearby for pollination, says Spoonemore, so always check the pollination requirements before buying one. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026

The attackers later died by suicide in a vehicle nearby, police said. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Public comment includes traffic concerns Art Scotland, a zoo board member who has lived much of his life nearby, was supportive of the project. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Preposition

Visit nearby Windy Ridge Orchard to pick your own and munch on apple cider donuts. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

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

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