to the nearest
idiom
—used to indicate the number of pounds, dollars, etc., that is closest to a slightly higher or lower number or amount
What is the weight of your baggage to the nearest pound?
$13.75 rounded up to the nearest dollar is $14.
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The family searched for him for four hours before hiking to the nearest ranger station to alert authorities.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
According to the outlet, one of the family members walked approximately a half mile to the nearest phone booth to call for help.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Here are steps to hire the right one Encourage them to round up all purchases to the nearest dollar and save the difference.
—Winnie Sun, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
Wilson made a three-hour round-trip run to the nearest Aboriginal village.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
According to the outlet, one of the family members walked approximately a half mile to the nearest phone booth to call for help.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Here are steps to hire the right one Encourage them to round up all purchases to the nearest dollar and save the difference.
—Winnie Sun, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
Wilson made a three-hour round-trip run to the nearest Aboriginal village.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024
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“To the nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20nearest. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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