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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 the worst of California’s fire season is likely ahead as the windy season nears.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the breach, water spills into the peninsula every time the river nears that mark, and that happens often now, sometimes for weeks at a time.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
As the front nears Kansas City in the afternoon, the atmosphere will become more unstable, helping storms develop quickly, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
But debate has been pointed on even slight changes in wording as the City Council nears a final vote on the plan.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
As the final decision nears, the past returns, putting love, trust, and up to $500,000 on the line.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
On this Labor Day 2025, as union popularity nears historic highs, union membership is approaching historic lows after decades of corporate and conservative attacks.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
López nears return Pablo López’s return is on the horizon.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
For the first time since 2021, the Boston Red Sox appear in prime position to get into the postseason as August nears its end.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the breach, water spills into the peninsula every time the river nears that mark, and that happens often now, sometimes for weeks at a time.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
As the front nears Kansas City in the afternoon, the atmosphere will become more unstable, helping storms develop quickly, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
But debate has been pointed on even slight changes in wording as the City Council nears a final vote on the plan.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
As the final decision nears, the past returns, putting love, trust, and up to $500,000 on the line.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
On this Labor Day 2025, as union popularity nears historic highs, union membership is approaching historic lows after decades of corporate and conservative attacks.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
López nears return Pablo López’s return is on the horizon.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
For the first time since 2021, the Boston Red Sox appear in prime position to get into the postseason as August nears its end.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nears
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Organizations are recognizing that this post-sale period needs its own leadership, with clear metrics, accountability and responsibility, because so much is at stake after the sale closes.—
Rachel Lyubovitzky,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The most valuable ones start not with the opportunity itself, but with the judgment to know when to step onto the path — and when to act before the moment closes.—
Jessica Billingsley,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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As Kiko approaches the islands, rain and wind remain a possibility.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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As China’s Golden Week approaches at the start of October, demand for ocean cargo on the trans-Pacific trade lane is not projected to see a significant increase, according to a Thursday update from Flexport.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The singer’s recent hometown show comes weeks after her now ex-boyfriend, The Kid LAROI, seemingly confirmed their split.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Now, as Flames GM Craig Conroy enters his third year as general manager and the team prepares to move into its new arena in two years’ time, Wolf is looked up as Calgary’s long-term starter.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, every few years, a movie enters the cultural lexicon that comes across as lived-in and accessible.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Nears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nears. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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