nearest

adjective

1
as in equidistant

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2
as in closest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
  1. equidistant
  2. nearby
  3. innermost
  4. adjacent
  5. inner
  6. approximate
  7. middle
  8. next-door
Adjective
  • Summer dresses, hats, top hats, and tails were the order of the day as the congregation entered the pretty village church, which is equidistant from Gatcombe Park—Princess Anne's Gloucestershire estate where Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall grew up—and the Sperling family home in South Cerney.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
  • Summer dresses, hats, top hats and tails were the order of the day as the congregation entered the pretty village church, which is equidistant from Gatcombe Park—Princess Anne's Gloucestershire estate where Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall grew up—and the Sperling family home in South Cerney.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Definition of equidistant
Adjective
  • An unsung suburb of Houston, the city is named for nearby Rice University.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Place posters in the neighborhood, post on social media platforms such as Facebook and Nextdoor and check every nearby shelter for your pet.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of nearby
Adjective
  • As a lonely widow who has suffered more than her life’s share of grief and loss, Field’s Tovar shares her innermost thoughts and sadness with Marcellus.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • And, in a number of cases, researchers have found evidence that this is happening, with one case of an extremely young star emitting flares seemingly in response to the orbit of its innermost planet.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026
Definition of innermost
Adjective
  • During her visit, Princess Kate was also told about the plans for a new building, adjacent to the existing site and which is set to open in the early 2030s.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • However, elites’ DNA contained genetic similarities known as runs of homozygosity — adjacent genetic markers indicating common ancestry — and their genomes tended to be more homogenous than those of non-elites.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of adjacent
Adjective
  • Burton plays Bobby as having great inner strength in a comically weak body.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
  • The butterfly encircles Larsson's eye, with its wings spanning the whole area from her inner brow to well past its tip.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026
Definition of inner
Adjective
  • Meta’s new announcement has impacted its stock price, too, in a good way, with an approximate 9% spike, reversing earlier losses throughout the last few months.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Burk said the new field will have an approximate 70%-30% sand-to-rubber mix on top of the turf.
    — Shaun Goodwin June 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026
Definition of approximate
Adjective
  • While many initiatives are new, some universities have waived tuition for middle-income students for a decade or more.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of middle
Adjective
  • Shirley's next-door neighbors, young couple Dion and Jennifer Longworth, were both tragically killed by the explosion, according to WRTV.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The kids’ club offers art and crafts, baking and cooking classes, outdoor games and supervised visits to the next-door Two Oceans Aquarium.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of next-door
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