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
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
With Opening Day nearing — Lagrange may pitch Monday against the Cubs with the Yankees concluding spring training in Arizona — odds are the flame-thrower will start the year at Triple-A.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Oil prices have swung sharply since the start of the Iran war, with oil nearing hitting nearly $120 per barrel on Monday.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
That decision is a major step in the franchise’s ongoing effort (and challenge) to keep a collection of high-end defensive talent acquired over the past four seasons with rookie contracts expiring or nearing expiration.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Christopher Carl, a 29-year-old medical student nearing graduation, was among those who braved the afternoon heat to go cast a ballot.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
With springtime nearing, the promise of draping yourself in breezier attire is becoming more enticing — especially after such a long, cold winter.
—Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
Two months after the Michigan Department of Transportation sounded the alarm on funding needs to repair bridges nearing or past the end of their lifespan in August, the Michigan Legislature passed its transportation funding package, which also established the Neighborhood Roads Fund.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Well, there is that 44-unit apartment complex nearing completion at Orchard Drive and Indianwood Boulevard.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Cherry blossoms in Jackson Park are nearing full bloom.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But those nearing retirement should not panic.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Knueppel’s perfect day Knueppel is nearing the end of his first NBA season, having made believers out of just about everyone.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Right-hander Joel Peguero was to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento, and left-hander Sam Hentges could be nearing the start of one, too.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The baby registry founded by Natalie Gordon and nearing $1 billion in sales just hired Jill Cress of H&R Block as its first CMO.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The financial stakes of staying employed are high, especially because many Americans nearing retirement are not financially prepared.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran had previously committed not to build a nuclear weapon as part of negotiations with the West, yet continued to enrich nuclear material to levels nearing weapons grade.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
World Of Reel first had news of Hartnett’s casting and the project nearing shoot.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
With Opening Day nearing — Lagrange may pitch Monday against the Cubs with the Yankees concluding spring training in Arizona — odds are the flame-thrower will start the year at Triple-A.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Oil prices have swung sharply since the start of the Iran war, with oil nearing hitting nearly $120 per barrel on Monday.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
That decision is a major step in the franchise’s ongoing effort (and challenge) to keep a collection of high-end defensive talent acquired over the past four seasons with rookie contracts expiring or nearing expiration.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Christopher Carl, a 29-year-old medical student nearing graduation, was among those who braved the afternoon heat to go cast a ballot.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
With springtime nearing, the promise of draping yourself in breezier attire is becoming more enticing — especially after such a long, cold winter.
—Rudolf Obias, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
Two months after the Michigan Department of Transportation sounded the alarm on funding needs to repair bridges nearing or past the end of their lifespan in August, the Michigan Legislature passed its transportation funding package, which also established the Neighborhood Roads Fund.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Well, there is that 44-unit apartment complex nearing completion at Orchard Drive and Indianwood Boulevard.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
As of the morning of Thursday, April 9, the Orion capsule carrying the Artemis II astronauts is nearing 160,000 miles from Earth, leaving the moon about 120,000 miles behind, according to NASA's online tracker.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Cherry blossoms in Jackson Park are nearing full bloom.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But those nearing retirement should not panic.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Knueppel’s perfect day Knueppel is nearing the end of his first NBA season, having made believers out of just about everyone.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Right-hander Joel Peguero was to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento, and left-hander Sam Hentges could be nearing the start of one, too.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The baby registry founded by Natalie Gordon and nearing $1 billion in sales just hired Jill Cress of H&R Block as its first CMO.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The financial stakes of staying employed are high, especially because many Americans nearing retirement are not financially prepared.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran had previously committed not to build a nuclear weapon as part of negotiations with the West, yet continued to enrich nuclear material to levels nearing weapons grade.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearing
Adjective
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Colorado’s first open race for governor in eight years is fast approaching, and The Denver Post wants your questions for the candidates.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, is fast approaching.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the only peace on Concrète Waves is the occasional pullback, a calming of the storm rather than the coming of a resolution.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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For example, bitter herbs represent the experience of slavery; greens represent the coming of spring; and a shank bone represents the sacrifice made in biblical times.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After closing arguments, Judge Arun Subramanian gave instructions to the jury and sent them off to deliberate.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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In San Jose Unified, enrollment has fallen roughly 20% over the past eight years, prompting officials to consider closing nine of its 41 schools next year.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There will be a Denver School Board public comment session this upcoming Wednesday, where folks can voice their opinions to the board about this potential mill levy override.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like most new cast members, Lyonne has been very quiet about her upcoming role in Euphoria season 3.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Upon his arrival, Trautwein signed two transfers from his former school, guard TJ Shanahan and tackle Egan Boyer, and convinced Emeka Ugorji to leave Stanford for the SEC after a promising true freshman season.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the 20 years before Cuban’s arrival, Dallas had only won 40% of its games, carried a losing playoff record, and had thousands of empty seats at games.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the birth of early modernity, which is to say, the advent of industrial capitalism, ideological skepticism toward technology gave way to technology becoming a tool of the state.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Since the advent of the NHL salary cap in 2005, there’s always been something of an artificial limit on player salaries relative to their standing, league-wide.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tobacco industry’s harm reduction approach frames e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, as a way to create a smoke-free future by transitioning smokers to other nicotine products.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the enactive approach, this restless renegotiation gives rise to our higher cognitive functions.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Nearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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