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

In their place, players like Alyssa Thompson, Jaedyn Shaw, Ally Sentnor, Emma Sears, and even newer additions like Jameese Joseph have found their stride as the team nears 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying later this year. —Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026

As the season progresses, gradually reduce the amount used as the end of August nears. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026

As the next week nears, the NWS will have a better understanding of what the storms will bring. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026

As snowfall slows down and spring nears, March marks the close of ski season and other winter sports. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026

As the thunderstorm nears its end, the downdraft is stronger than the updraft, which had been the storm’s source of warm, moist air. —Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026

He’s been focused on his delivery and command this spring, trusting that the velocity will continue to build over as the regular season nears. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026

As the scheduled end of the legislative session nears and committees are slated to stop meeting after Tuesday, some bills that had a fighting chance in January are now on life support. —Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026

As spring break nears, many families are gearing up for travel adventures with their little ones in tow. —ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026