closest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closest
Adjective
  • Deportation flights proceed despite federal judge's order Note: All times shown are Eastern Time and are approximate.
    George Petras, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
  • These figures are approximate and don’t take into account recent layoffs.
    Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The town purchased the lot adjacent to the town hall in 2000.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Photo : Russ Ross There’s a dining area adjacent to the kitchen.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • One of Davis’s next-door neighbors, Mackenzy Simanowitz, said her 2-year-old daughter was close with EJ.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Its next-door sister, Bar Nohm, snagged a semifinalist nod in 2024 for chef David Chon.
    Erin Alberty, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tyler Stephenson is set to return for the Reds in the near future and Cincinnati recently locked up Trevino to a multi-year deal.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • To find the nearest Crumbl store near you, visit crumblcookies.com/stores.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But Gmail users also face a more immediate decision, given a critical problem with its most recent updates.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president. 2.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Closest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closest. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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