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as in equidistant
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Relevance
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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They are anchored to the sun's surface in the photosphere, the innermost visible layer of the sun's atmosphere and reach out far into the sun's corona.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Thunderbolts immediately draws viewers into the innermost parts of each character’s psyche and reveals that each one, despite their physical strength, is struggling with serious interpersonal issues.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Check The Care Label Duvets can be made from a variety of materials, both in outer shell and inner filling, so your first step before washing should always be to check the tag from the manufacturer for specific care instructions.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The Kuiper Belt begins about 30 astronomical units (AU) from the sun (one AU is the distance of Earth from the sun), its inner edge guarded by Neptune, and extends out to 50 AU.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Listen to this article These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between May 20 and May 26, 2025.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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With daily live music and an adjacent outdoor pool deck lined with firepits, the space is designed to bring people together.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The middle seat often feels like the wild west of the cabin, where everyone seems to spill into your space.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Vietnam exported apparel worth $44 billion in 2024, with an approximate 38 percent of this to the U.S, an increase of 12.33 percent over the previous year according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
22 May 2025
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Air Traffic Control Salary The approximate median annual wage for air traffic control specialists is $127,805, according to FAA data last updated in February.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Her next-door neighbor’s house in Gladstone had just exploded.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Last year’s debut event, held modestly at the next-door McKinley Farmers Market, featured just 25 authors.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The rep presumed that Pepe had traveled at least three miles from the nearest body of water, with the next being about five miles away from where the gator was found.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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“Nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearest. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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