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as in equidistant
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as in closest
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
Adjective
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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
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Kids of all ages will have a blast here, as well as at Fun Republic at Palma Real Plaza, Meliá's nearby theme park to which guests get complimentary access.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the approximately 1,690 guests staying at the resort were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Commercial aerospace company Axiom Space and luxury fashion house Prada showcased the innermost layer of NASA’s next-generation lunar spacesuit.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Justin Ewing said the aircraft landed in a field adjacent to the airport and that a nearby roadway would be shut down as a precaution.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Newport Beach officials urged people living in properties adjacent to the harbor to take precautions like installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Related Stories The project will explore Gaudí’s life, inner battles and spiritual evolution, framing the architect as a radical creative force shaped by faith and an increasingly austere existence.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The approximate loss for the alcohol is around $50.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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To say that Curacao is the underdog, and not just against Germany but for the entire tournament, would be an understatement with the Caribbean island's approximate population being just under 160,000.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Trading in her girl-next-door persona, Snow delivered three vastly different performances over the past year, each featuring a whip-smart woman fighting for her own survival.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Coach Kyle Shanahan last week canceled the team’s mandatory minicamp, in part, because of the logistical nightmare of practicing at the team’s next-door facility while World Cup security protocols are in place.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearest. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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