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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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Eovaldi, for reference, had a 104 rating, and the nine-point difference between Gore’s first two months and his final four was equidistant to the gap between right-hander Jacob deGrom’s (108) and Kumar Rocker’s (99) ability to locate last year.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026 -
This ticket must be cashed at one of the nine Florida Lottery district offices — that Publix is almost equidistant from the Tampa and Orlando offices — or the main office in Tallahassee.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Your interest in their experiences, troubles, and innermost dreams is true.—
Talia Argondezzi,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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His primary qualification for infiltrating the innermost sanctums of Trumpworld would seem to be a vast capacity for cozying up to friends of the Donald.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The men fled into a nearby apartment, and were arrested.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The man told officers he’d been attacked at a homeless camp in nearby Cobb Park.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Fire Horse Year is a moment of inner affirmation, a psychological reset that allows people to gather momentum for what comes next.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Channel your inner punk princess with fishnets, military boots, and lots of leather.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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New elements were intentionally installed using historic techniques; for example, new stonework was installed in the keeping room (an informal seating area adjacent to the kitchen), using a random fieldstone pattern typical of homes from the era.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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But before the action alights in the location of the latest dispute between adjacent property owners to catch the eye of directors Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford (yes, grandson of Robert), the shot fills with the telltale red, white and blue of the American flag.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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George, on holiday from Athens, is middle-aged and hopelessly uncool, but Edward likes him anyway.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Deputies who are in a pursuit are required to drive with lights and sirens on, and the initial deputy must communicate the start of a pursuit and its reason, the exact location and direction of travel and approximate speeds and traffic conditions, according to BSO’s policy.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Still, rates right now remain competitive, and they're not expected to drop substantially anytime soon, allowing savers to establish an approximate idea of their future earnings.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lutnick was once Epstein’s next-door neighbor, with the Upper East Side townhouses sharing a wall.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Huneven’s two houses burned down, along with the home of her next-door neighbor and close friend, the Altadena historian Michele Zack.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearest. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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