NEARS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

nears

verb

Definition of nears next

present tense third-person singular of near

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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of nears Tryzub nears readiness in Ukraine When compared to the price tag of their potential targets, like Shahed-style drones, coming in at between $20,000 and $50,000 each, the price differential of such an exchange becomes pretty clear. —

Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 As the case nears the grim 100-day mark, FBI Director Kash Patel has criticized Arizona law enforcement for its handling of the case. —

Anika Reed, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Not everyone agrees with Rendall and new demand could emerge as the opening of the World Cup nears. —

Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Local residents and columnists have called for improvements, and the issue has drawn attention as the World Cup nears. —

Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 As April nears an end, Shomon recently discussed some of the offensive progress up and down the lineup. —

Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 The tunnel would divert water from the Sacramento River, which has struggled with low flows this year as the state nears a record-low snowpack after unusually hot March temperatures. —

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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 But as summer nears—a time of travel plans in some countries (like the US) and more expensive fuel blends—what will happen to the rest of the world? —

Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nears

Verb

The season opens and closes with one of the orchestra’s five artistic partners, conductor Gábor Takács Nagy, whose programs celebrate folk traditions from both Hungary and the United States.

— Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Blue Origin had been targeting its moonbound lander mission for summer, but that could slip to later in the year depending on when the FAA closes the mishap investigation.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026