1
as in equidistant
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in closest
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
Adjective
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Our apartment building was more or less equidistant from two large hospitals, and the sirens never stopped.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2025 -
In mid-February — almost perfectly equidistant between the Paris Olympics and the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo — five men clocked world records at distances ranging from 1500 metres up to the half-marathon.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than coating hair temporarily, as many traditional products do, K18 claims to repair keratin chains from within, addressing damage at the innermost layers of the hair’s structure.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In particular, the mass, radius and orbital period of the innermost detectable planet seems to be a big signpost as to whether a system hosts an Earth-size, temperate planet or not.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its inner cage rotates 360 degrees every 16 seconds while a peripheral carriage completes a full turn every minute.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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Harvesting: If using tissue from your mouth, the periodontist will cut out a small piece of inner tissue from the roof of the mouth (or palate).—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Develop a product portfolio mindset: 70% proven, 20% adjacent, 10% moonshots.—
Rosalba Carandente,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Listen to this article These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between May 5 and May 11, 2025.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Next to Lindor, 31 but still good, the Mets have an ideal middle infield.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And eccentric middle child Judy (Edi Patterson) is wearing a power-clashing skirt suit straight out of the 1980s.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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To Sturzenegger, that was in the approximate vicinity where Warren said the initial searches for Brick took place.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The exact length is unknown, but the jury questionnaire had an approximate timeline for those who might be called to serve.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This way more people will be inclined to meet not just their next-door neighbors, but families throughout the city as well.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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The comedy series tackles issues of race and class with humor and heart, as the Johnsons navigate their new community while trying to fit in with their skeptical next-door neighbor, Calvin Butler (Cedric).—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The best course of action is to drive towards the nearest shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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And there will be grander celebrations in the near future, with Longoria expected to be inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame and have his No. 3 retired, possibly as soon as next season.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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“Nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearest. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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