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
Oliver Renick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The project is solar-powered and nearing self-sufficiency.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At long last, the Kansas City Royals’ half-decade search for a new stadium location is nearing a conclusion.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
These were nearing the end of the season but there were still plenty of the tightly closed, spiky bulbous vegetables for the picking.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Now nearing 3 years old, Liv — a Bordernese, half Border Collie and half Bernese Mountain Dog — embodies that balance of intelligence and heart.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Like, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch nearing a boiling point.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Eli Lilly is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics for more than $2 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Death rates in immigration detention are nearing record highs, raising concerns among physicians regarding the health service standards at federal facilities, according to a new JAMA research study.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 16 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
There are about as many puts trading as calls, but options traders are paying beefier premiums in upside calls, with total call premiums nearing $100M versus $50M in puts, according to data compiled by SpotGamma.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The project is solar-powered and nearing self-sufficiency.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At long last, the Kansas City Royals’ half-decade search for a new stadium location is nearing a conclusion.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
These were nearing the end of the season but there were still plenty of the tightly closed, spiky bulbous vegetables for the picking.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Now nearing 3 years old, Liv — a Bordernese, half Border Collie and half Bernese Mountain Dog — embodies that balance of intelligence and heart.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Like, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch nearing a boiling point.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Eli Lilly is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Kelonia Therapeutics for more than $2 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Death rates in immigration detention are nearing record highs, raising concerns among physicians regarding the health service standards at federal facilities, according to a new JAMA research study.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearing
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Summer is fast approaching, with warm temperatures expected to hit Washington DC and make for a sticky and humid start to the season, a familiar reality for residents across the DMV.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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One year after every team entered the draft with a first-round pick for the first time since the start of the common draft in 1967, there has been plenty of picks moving with the latest coming when Cincinnati sent the 10th pick to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of new duo Thelma and James, a group so up-and-coming they should have been nominated in the New Duo or Group of the Year race.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company is also closing around 6,000 open roles, Janelle Gale, Meta’s chief people officer, wrote in a memo published by Bloomberg that Meta confirmed to CNN.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Shares of Texas Instruments soared 19% on Thursday, closing at a record.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That’s more of a long-term goal, with the expectation that the Rangers will aim to nab one piece with their top-five pick in the upcoming NHL Draft and keep an eye out for any others who hit the market either this summer or down the road.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Veteran right-hander Phil Maton will be activated from the IL during the Cubs’ upcoming series in San Diego.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Reiten’s arrival signals a reunion with her former Chelsea teammates, defender Jess Carter and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Trump will greet the representatives upon their arrival, the White House said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Acquired by the fledgling CBS Radio Network in 1931, WBBM was integral to the development of a national news platform that predated and survived the advent of television.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Most of the state’s 762,000 Jews reside in three South Florida counties — eclipsing much older congregations in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Pensacola that thrived long before the advent of air-conditioning and interstate highways.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This approach makes sense for Leaf but isn’t without certain drawbacks.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Nearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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