Synonyms of nears

nears

verb

present tense third-person singular of near

1

as in closes

to come near or nearer

as the procession nears, you'll be able to take a better picture of the graduates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• closes
• comes
• approaches
• reaches
• arrives
• closes in
• draws on
• attains
• comes up
• lands
• hits
• bellies up
• nighs
• makes
• turns up
• gains
• adjoins
• shows up
• waltzes (up)
• borders
• touches
• sneaks up
• creeps up
• verges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recedes
• withdraws
• retires
• retreats
• backs (up or away)
• departs
• leaves
• goes
• removes
• exits
• quits
• takes off
• runs away
• pulls out
• walks out
• shoves (off)
• lights out
• clears out

2

as in approaches

to move closer to

as we near the church, you'll be able to see the bas-relief sculptures better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approaches
• comes
• enters
• advances
• nighs
• pops (in)
• drops in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• goes
• withdraws
• leaves
• departs
• exits
• retreats
• recedes (from)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nears

Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears. — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

As the Texas high school football season nears, the majority of the state will follow a familiar schedule. — Charles Baggarly august 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Ragtime hit close to $2 million as the best musical revival winner nears the end of its run. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Things have a way of coming to a head as a season of television nears its conclusion. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

As pumpkin spice latte season nears, here's what to know about Dairy Queen's latest fall treat. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

The Royals could remain active in the trade market as Monday’s deadline nears. — Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026

But as the trade deadline nears, his bat remains the loudest. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

But as the International Space Station nears retirement and a new era of lunar exploration begins, that model of cooperation is being tested. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026