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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Remediation is currently underway with litigation nearing resolution.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The nearing deadline means the Capitol will be even more abuzz than usual as lawmakers scramble to pass -- or use the clock to kill — legislation.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
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
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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The Bears are nearing the end of their spring practice period.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Three mule deer have become the first animals to walk over California’s first wildlife crossing, which is nearing completion in Siskiyou County, according to the UC Davis Road Ecology Center and the California Department of Transportation.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Rising temperatures strain existing systems, increasing the need for maintenance and service, and thousands of existing HVAC technicians are nearing retirement age.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Is Bo Nix nearing the end of his rehabilitation?
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Some occupations already have between 30% and 50% of workers nearing retirement.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 May 2026
According to Edgemont, pearl-heavy arrangements may be nearing that point.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The bulk of Amazon’s satellites have so far been launched on ULA’s Atlas V rocket, a reliable workhorse that is nearing retirement.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Noun
With the Hai Kun nearing delivery, the modernization of the Chien Lung-class submarines nearing completion, and advanced torpedoes scheduled to arrive next year, Taiwan’s navy is steadily expanding its undersea warfare capabilities and strengthening its maritime deterrence posture.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Remediation is currently underway with litigation nearing resolution.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The nearing deadline means the Capitol will be even more abuzz than usual as lawmakers scramble to pass -- or use the clock to kill — legislation.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
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
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
Verb
The Dow hit an all-time high and oil cooled on optimism that the Iran war was nearing its end.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The Bears are nearing the end of their spring practice period.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Three mule deer have become the first animals to walk over California’s first wildlife crossing, which is nearing completion in Siskiyou County, according to the UC Davis Road Ecology Center and the California Department of Transportation.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Rising temperatures strain existing systems, increasing the need for maintenance and service, and thousands of existing HVAC technicians are nearing retirement age.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Is Bo Nix nearing the end of his rehabilitation?
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Some occupations already have between 30% and 50% of workers nearing retirement.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 May 2026
According to Edgemont, pearl-heavy arrangements may be nearing that point.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
The bulk of Amazon’s satellites have so far been launched on ULA’s Atlas V rocket, a reliable workhorse that is nearing retirement.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearing
Adjective
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That June deadline is fast approaching, but Rolapp said many players have come to agree with the direction.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The royal wedding of the summer is rapidly approaching—and King Charles and Queen Camilla might have a calendar clash with the event.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Noun
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In the decade since her public coming-out as a trans woman — after years spent as a reclusive auteur around whom basic physical evidence barely existed — Wachowski has done a bit more to put herself in a public spotlight.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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After fighting off those who called him a diva, after fending off those who called him the second coming of Terrell Owens, Brown is leaving Philadelphia in such a way that will not spare him from being crudely cast in those caricatures.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In 2025, soon after closing its merger with Skydance, Paramount clinched a 7-year deal with the UFC as the mixed martial arts circuit was wrapping its deal with ESPN.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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DeSantis seems more open to the idea of closing Alligator Alcatraz.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Italian authorities have canceled upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott that had been scheduled to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, citing security concerns.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Independents can’t vote in the upcoming primary for various government officials, but they are allowed on the state ballot question.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Shares related to pork belly and Korean soju are mixed ahead of Huang’s arrival.—
Justina Lee,Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In a fast-moving world, where relationships can feel increasingly fleeting, the arrival of Diamond Reserve, the newest premium tier within Hilton Honors, signals a shift in the hotel stay experience.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Thanks to the advent of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, more than 20% of the general population has submitted DNA samples to private companies.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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As somebody who has overseen many acquisitions in your career, how smooth are acquisitions now with the advent of AI compared to the acquisitions of years ago?—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Nearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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