as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
teachers preparing for the fast-nearing school year
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as in closing
to come near or nearer
as the procession nears, you'll be able to take a better picture of the graduates
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as in entering
to move closer to
as we near the church, you'll be able to see the bas-relief sculptures better
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Recent Examples of nearing
Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
With Saks Global nearing bankruptcy with a filing expected by midweek, attention is turning to who will be in charge as the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman goes through its restructuring.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026
With local landfills nearing capacity after the county’s main recycling hub — the incinerator — burned to the ground in 2023, about half of the county’s waste is now shipped by train to out-of-state facilities, increasing both environmental and financial costs.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
With the way things have shaped up so far this season and the rematch nearing, there is no question that the race for the NFC West crown is going to come down to the wire.
—Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Pope is 32 with the end nearing.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Large portions of foliage nearing peak colors are spread throughout the country, including in South Dakota, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and most of Ohio.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Then, with his deadline nearing, Stevenson finished with sprints.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
With October nearing, though, frost will become more likely (especially in northern areas) as low temperatures stick around.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Amy Crawford, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, the Russia-Ukraine war has shown no signs of nearing a halt.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Fortune spoke with Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of the secretive firm, to discuss the company’s growth and his belief that Western society is nearing collapse.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The Nia Center saga is nearing a close.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
As a result, when the apartment complex fired up its boilers in December 2023, the water was nearing the system’s maximum of 180 degrees at all times.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
With average credit card interest rates nearing 30%, carrying a balance has become increasingly costly for millions of Americans.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Now, the league’s most incredible one-year turnaround is nearing a conclusion.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin is also nearing a return after missing the last eight games with an upper body injury.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Well, there is that 44-unit apartment complex nearing completion at Orchard Drive and Indianwood Boulevard.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
With Saks Global nearing bankruptcy with a filing expected by midweek, attention is turning to who will be in charge as the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman goes through its restructuring.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026
With local landfills nearing capacity after the county’s main recycling hub — the incinerator — burned to the ground in 2023, about half of the county’s waste is now shipped by train to out-of-state facilities, increasing both environmental and financial costs.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
With the way things have shaped up so far this season and the rematch nearing, there is no question that the race for the NFC West crown is going to come down to the wire.
—Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Pope is 32 with the end nearing.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Large portions of foliage nearing peak colors are spread throughout the country, including in South Dakota, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and most of Ohio.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Then, with his deadline nearing, Stevenson finished with sprints.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
With October nearing, though, frost will become more likely (especially in northern areas) as low temperatures stick around.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Noel-Baker, now nearing 70 years old, used his Nobel Lecture to look back on a dangerous half century, and to issue a warning to the future.
—Amy Crawford, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, the Russia-Ukraine war has shown no signs of nearing a halt.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Fortune spoke with Paolo Ardoino, the CEO of the secretive firm, to discuss the company’s growth and his belief that Western society is nearing collapse.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The Nia Center saga is nearing a close.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
As a result, when the apartment complex fired up its boilers in December 2023, the water was nearing the system’s maximum of 180 degrees at all times.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
With average credit card interest rates nearing 30%, carrying a balance has become increasingly costly for millions of Americans.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Now, the league’s most incredible one-year turnaround is nearing a conclusion.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin is also nearing a return after missing the last eight games with an upper body injury.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearing
Adjective
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Texas' March primaries are right around the corner, which means the deadline to register to vote is fast approaching.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The self-assessment tax deadline is fast approaching, but landlords and the self-employed will soon have new HMRC requirements to follow – known as Making Tax Digital.—
Marc Shoffman,
TheWeek,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The debaucherous festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now the question is, can new UCLA football coach Bob Chesney and his 40-plus transfers be the second coming of Indiana?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Boston Globe reports that the institution had previously tried to shrink its budget by paring back its hours and exhibition schedule, closing an entrance, and raising $40 million in cash reserves.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Jan. 2026
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Peet’s Coffee is closing at least two Southern California locations by month’s end as part of a broader store realignment affecting 27 of 283 locations nationwide.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Had spending simply maintained its previous six-year growth rate of nearly 46%, Newsom would have proposed a $323 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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Since the series' massive success, both stars have been making the rounds on a lengthy press tour, late night talk show appearances, a presentation at the Golden Globes and even carrying the Olympic torch for the upcoming Milan games.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Look for an Edition from Marriott on the V&A waterfront this spring, the arrival of Mama Shelter in downtown later in 2026 and small stylish spots like Atzaro Luxury Boutique Hotel.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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One popular strain of urban-policy thinking opposes gentrification—the arrival of affluent people into poor neighborhoods—and argues that poverty should be rectified by ever greater expenditure on public housing.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the loss of her first place in September, 2020, catalyzed Andrews’ decision to go back to school—but the pivot followed a lifelong interest in cycles of trauma and violence.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 2014, David Wain introduced a new cinematic technique that was arguably the biggest contribution to the art of moving images since the advent of Technicolor.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One approach to addressing casualty risks is to design spacecraft to demise entirely, but this exacerbates the atmosphere pollution problem, said Boley.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Deepica and her team have consistently delivered meaningful innovation rooted in inclusivity, while also demonstrating the operational rigor, collaborative approach, and consumer connection needed to scale in prestige retail.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Nearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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