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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
the incessant busyness of the family next-door makes us look like we live in near retirement
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as in living
closely resembling the object imitated
the dress is made from a near silk that would fool anyone but an expert
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as in close
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the famous prediction that in the near future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes
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as in familiar
closely acquainted
only her nearest friends know she's pregnant
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
as the campers grew cold, so they gravitated nearer to the campfire as summer draws near, we usually start planning our annual vacation
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
it's near six o'clock, so we should start preparing dinner
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it takes somewhere near an hour to get there
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as in to close
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 intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
my cousin and I have lost that nearness we had when we were kids
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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
our nearness to the theme park has made us beloved by relatives from all over the country
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Recent Examples of near
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
There’s a poignant moment near the finale where his character briefly locks eyes with Joshua before a race, subtly addressing a key issue of diversity within the sport.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
President Trump's most recent travel ban may face legal challenges in the near future, but some hoping to travel to the United States soon may not be able to wait for the courts to step in.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 16 June 2025
Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
The rave attracts people from near and far for the massive boating and drinking extravaganza.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
As the restart neared, crews were all over the course to push standing water off the fairways and attempt to keep the bunkers from flooding.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
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Preposition
Fort Ticonderoga in Essex County, near Lake Champlain, announced the reunion of the letters in a May 21 statement.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
There’s a poignant moment near the finale where his character briefly locks eyes with Joshua before a race, subtly addressing a key issue of diversity within the sport.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Adjective
And the ever-present potential of an injury means that the logjam could clear itself in the near future.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
President Trump's most recent travel ban may face legal challenges in the near future, but some hoping to travel to the United States soon may not be able to wait for the courts to step in.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 16 June 2025
Adverb
But with darkness near, Joe and I soon decided nothing further could be done until the next day.
—Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
The rave attracts people from near and far for the massive boating and drinking extravaganza.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
Israel launched its largest-ever air campaign against Iran on Friday, claiming Tehran was nearing the development of a nuclear weapon.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
As the restart neared, crews were all over the course to push standing water off the fairways and attempt to keep the bunkers from flooding.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for near
Preposition
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Read More: Xi Shows No Sign of Rescuing Iran as Trump Ramps Up Pressure Iran’s ability to react may be limited by its economic weakness, with inflation running at around 40%.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Benjamin Kelly, 37, was found in a cell in medical distress by an officer around 3 p.m. at the Eric M. Taylor Center on Rikers Island.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite the relative stability of inflation and the unemployment rate, a wave of uncertainty swept over investors this year, in large part because of the rampant changes to trade policy that upset global markets.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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The tough spot the Mets find themselves in now is relative, as a look across the diamond would reveal.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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This is a living example of how businesses can harness AI and microgrids to increase operational efficiency, support sustainability goals and better prepare for energy volatility.—
Frederic Godemel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Its storied past offers a rare glimpse into evolutionary processes that allow living organisms to thrive for thousands of years.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the women became her close friends, and one became a longtime girlfriend.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Or, that their connection through her stepdad was not close enough to matter.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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This incremental model allows firms to evolve while maintaining familiar strategies.—
Seth Price,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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No new president, whether a Democrat, a more traditional Republican, or a Trump disciple, will have the option of returning to the familiar approaches of the post–Cold War era.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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This conflict risks sucking the US military in, sending oil prices over $100 a barrel, and dragging the US and global economy into recession.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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Plus, big endorsements in the NIL have flowed in fast.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adverb
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Revenue for Goto’s financial services unit almost doubled last year, reaching 3.7 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($230 million).—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Tolman has been with him at almost every appointment and procedure.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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The total project cost was approximately $5.4 million.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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Iran’s roughly two million barrels per day of exports pale in comparison to the approximately three million barrels per day of spare capacity possessed by Saudi Arabia alone, not to mention spare capacity within other OPEC+ countries as well as the U.S., now the world’s single largest oil producer.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 June 2025
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“Near.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/near. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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