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as in closes
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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Recent Examples of nears
But as spring nears and green pollen begins to cover everything in sight, this is the best time to go through your household stash of allergy meds.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
As the government shutdown nears a possible resolution, flight disruptions continue nationwide due to FAA capacity cuts and staffing shortages.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
The directive comes as an administrative pause on the funding order nears expiration.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Marchand nears 1,000 points After scoring two goals on Thursday in Florida’s 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, veteran Panthers winger Brad Marchand now has 995 career points.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
As the wintertime nears, there's no better time than now to find the perfect book to cozy up with on cold nights.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
As the government shutdown nears its second month, airports across the country are feeling its impact, with flight delays piling up because of staffing shortages.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
Nationwide, air traffic controller staffing shortages have disrupted flights as the government shutdown nears a record for the longest in American history.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Republican Jack Ciattarelli has cut into Sherrill's lead as Election Day nears.
—ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
As the government shutdown nears a possible resolution, flight disruptions continue nationwide due to FAA capacity cuts and staffing shortages.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
The directive comes as an administrative pause on the funding order nears expiration.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Marchand nears 1,000 points After scoring two goals on Thursday in Florida’s 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, veteran Panthers winger Brad Marchand now has 995 career points.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
As the wintertime nears, there's no better time than now to find the perfect book to cozy up with on cold nights.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
As the government shutdown nears its second month, airports across the country are feeling its impact, with flight delays piling up because of staffing shortages.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
Nationwide, air traffic controller staffing shortages have disrupted flights as the government shutdown nears a record for the longest in American history.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Republican Jack Ciattarelli has cut into Sherrill's lead as Election Day nears.
—ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nears
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One of her eyes closes slightly, turning her into a cartoon of shock and dismay.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Centenary closes its regular season Saturday at home against Austin College.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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During another episode this season, a man approaches Angela at a party and tells her that her husband cheated on her.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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By modeling the physics behind this phenomenon, researchers discovered that the human hand’s sensitivity approaches the theoretical limit of what can be detected through mechanical reflections.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mercury enters Scorpio on November 18 through its retrograde last until the 29 returning us to the ideas of the last Mercury in Scorpio chapter from October 6-29.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
11 Nov. 2025
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Gustav is a supporting role with outsized influence in Joachim Trier’s film, about two sisters (Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) whose estranged father re-enters their life after the death of their mother.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Nears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nears. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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