Synonyms of neared

neared

verb

past tense of near

1

as in approached

to come near or nearer

as the procession nears, you'll be able to take a better picture of the graduates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approached
• came
• closed
• reached
• came up
• arrived
• closed in
• drew on
• landed
• attained
• hit
• bellied up
• nighed
• gained
• turned up
• made
• bordered
• showed up
• touched
• adjoined
• crept up
• verged
• waltzed (up)
• sneaked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdrew
• retreated
• receded
• retired
• backed (up or away)
• left
• went
• departed
• removed
• exited
• lit
• quit
• pulled out
• walked out
• ran away
• took off
• shoved (off)
• cleared out

2

as in came

to move closer to

as we near the church, you'll be able to see the bas-relief sculptures better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approached
• came
• entered
• advanced
• nighed
• dropped in
• popped (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• went
• withdrew
• retreated
• left
• departed
• receded (from)
• exited

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of neared

As the previous temporary measures neared their expiry deadlines, that put pressure on the White House to establish more permanent tariff regimes, Jacob explained. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 July 2026

As Melanie neared the end of treatment, in June 2023, William—who is also dad to Leslie, 67, and Lisabeth, 65, with his late wife Gloria Rand—was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma that had spread to his lungs and brain. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Three percent is not an impossible growth number for the United States, and when the United States came out of the pandemic under President Biden, there were quarters when the growth rate neared 3 percent annually. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

As the end date neared, owners were not permitted to renew their contracts. — Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

The Guardian reported last week that as the World Cup neared its successful conclusion, nearly 200 of FIFA’s 211 member associations are endorsing Infantino’s bid for reelection to a fourth term as president next March. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

The first quarter of 2026 also saw fewer recall events from the quarter before, which neared 160, though 2025’s fourth-quarter figure was the highest quarterly total in eight years. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 July 2026

An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades heard arguments on how improper practices that evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy as the case neared its conclusion Friday. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the New York Mets as air quality due to Canadian wildfires reached an index of 196 - other parts of the Northeast and Midwest neared 500, which is considered hazardous. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026