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

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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

But there seems to be very little awareness that others nearby may be trying to relax, read, eat or simply enjoy a few minutes of peace before boarding a flight. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Bring your tube and go on your own adventure down the river or rent from establishments nearby like Rockin’ R River Rides for a full excursion. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Repeatedly seeing roaches in the same area can also mean that there’s a larger nesting area nearby. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 July 2026

But attacks are rare — swimmers and surfers often have no idea there’s a shark nearby. — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

While the landslide in Coughlin appears to have been caused by a smaller impact nearby, the other five have less certain origins. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Dwarf mongooses deposit more territorial scent markings when a rival is detected nearby, meanwhile meerkats tend to scent mark near burrows that intruders have scoped out. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

At least the Jupiter resident has a support system nearby to help in her health journey. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Like the firm's previous Kanuka, the Redwood really opens up the home to the outside with its large bifold door main entrance, while a second sliding door entrance is also nearby. — Adam Williams july 15, New Atlas, 15 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