as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
teachers preparing for the fast-nearing school year
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as in coming
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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
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
Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
According to Strand, a roof nearing the end of its life is a huge red flag for buyers.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The firm does not see the theme as nearing exhaustion.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
As providers warn of layoffs and a system nearing collapse, the contrast between the agency's austerity measures and the state's multi-billion dollar surplus remains a central point of contention for advocates and legislators alike.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Beere added that officers were nearing key arrests in Saturday’s triple homicide.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The current Happy Meal featuring Disneyland 70th anniversary toys is nearing the end of its run and may not be available at some restaurants.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Smart, Dabo Swinney (whose fan base is nearing open revolt) and Ryan Day (who is probably one more disappointing year away from the same thing).
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Three players nearing goal scoring milestones Forward Carter Verhaeghe is one goal away from the 150th of his NHL career.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
That should mean the Dow is suffering, not nearing a record high.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
According to Strand, a roof nearing the end of its life is a huge red flag for buyers.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The firm does not see the theme as nearing exhaustion.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
As providers warn of layoffs and a system nearing collapse, the contrast between the agency's austerity measures and the state's multi-billion dollar surplus remains a central point of contention for advocates and legislators alike.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Beere added that officers were nearing key arrests in Saturday’s triple homicide.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The current Happy Meal featuring Disneyland 70th anniversary toys is nearing the end of its run and may not be available at some restaurants.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Smart, Dabo Swinney (whose fan base is nearing open revolt) and Ryan Day (who is probably one more disappointing year away from the same thing).
—Will Leitch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Three players nearing goal scoring milestones Forward Carter Verhaeghe is one goal away from the 150th of his NHL career.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearing
Adjective
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Christmas is fast approaching, and Kylie is still nowhere to be found.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
18 Dec. 2025
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Christmas Day is fast approaching.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But more importantly, the band’s message of ‘music as healing’ and learning their inner stories and struggles gave us a unique window into what felt like a coming of age movie, that transcended music altogether.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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This kind of depravity, licentiousness and polemical theatrics has no place on such a traditional and once wholesome presentation of the coming of a new year in our great nation and especially on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the greatest experiment in democracy and freedom in history.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By closing the school now, Arlington ISD would be able to keep the conversations close to home and allow parents access to those discussions.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new year could bring changes to the shopping scene as several national chains are closing stores, potentially some in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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John Mulaney has postponed three upcoming shows in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The arbitration hearing will allow for both sides to receive a specific contractual figure if no settlement is reached in the upcoming weeks.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upon arrival, officers found the injured man and woman, and the officers applied a tourniquet and recruited help from emergency medical personnel, per the release from PPB.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the mid-1990s, widespread adoption of personal computers and the advent of the graphical web browser paved the way for the dot-com boom and gave rise to companies such as Google, Netflix and PayPal.—
Levi Sumagaysay,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This approach simplifies adoption for premium smartphone brands.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Nearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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