NIGHING Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

nighing

verb

present participle of nigh

as in coming

to come near or nearer as the hour of his death was nighing

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as in approaching

to move closer to as the old man was nighing his hour of death

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Verb

Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Sampeel Lightweight Long-Sleeve Top Speaking of easy-to-wear staples, this $9 Sampeel top is undoubtedly coming home with me.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming

Verb

With long-term Treasury yields surging, mortgage rates are approaching levels that could further erode affordability.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Concerns about affordability have taken a leading role in the fast-approaching midterm elections.

— Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

Verb

Ung, the son of Cambodian refugees and a onetime personal trainer turned reluctant doughnut maker, is closing the chapter on Monarch to rest — and weigh what might come next.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
The 70-year-old sought within minutes of polls closing Sunday in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin to shore up his position in his center-right Christian Democratic Union.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of closing

Verb

The smart glasses users, some in California, allege the gadget captured footage of themselves and family members undressing, going to the bathroom, having sex and entering passwords.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Since no one reported seeing any suspicious individuals entering or leaving the Borden property that morning, police were led to believe the killer must have already been inside the home.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of entering

Verb

By drawing on cues such as voice, facial expression, and behavioral patterns, the OlloBot OlloNi SS1 is designed to initiate interactions in certain everyday situations.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The production filmed at Berry Gordy’s first mansion and the Detroit Masonic Temple, while also drawing on local crews and talent.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawing on

Verb

Relatively wealthy developing countries, such as South Africa, have started coming up with much of the funding for their own HIV programs.

— Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026
The defense remained fully engaged in the second half, coming up with two huge stops to prevent the game from heading in the wrong direction.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming up

Verb

The Guardians have won five straight and are closing in on a postseason spot.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Say, if Ferrari, which is closing in on another 20 years without a title, finally designs a pack-leading car and Leclerc is in the fight as much as Hamilton.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of closing in

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