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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
the incessant busyness of the family next-door makes us look like we live in near retirement
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as in living
closely resembling the object imitated
the dress is made from a near silk that would fool anyone but an expert
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as in close
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the famous prediction that in the near future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes
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as in familiar
closely acquainted
only her nearest friends know she's pregnant
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
as the campers grew cold, so they gravitated nearer to the campfire as summer draws near, we usually start planning our annual vacation
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
it's near six o'clock, so we should start preparing dinner
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it takes somewhere near an hour to get there
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as in to close
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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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
Five people died after a small plane crashed on Greenfield Road near Falcon Field Airport in Mesa late Tuesday afternoon.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
More release information, including additional festival dates, will be made available in the near future.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
Meteorologists said the storm is expected to move near or just north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Tuesday before crossing the eastern Gulf of Mexico and nearing the west coast of Florida by Wednesday, per USA TODAY.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
Joe Guillen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The rapidity with which her end nears is approached with big feelings, but also lots of belly laughs through a score packed with wit and wisdom.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Read the information carefully Make your way to your early voting location or remember your polling station location for Election Day
Where to vote in Kentucky: Where is the Election Day 2024 polling place voting location near me?
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
Five people died after a small plane crashed on Greenfield Road near Falcon Field Airport in Mesa late Tuesday afternoon.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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To locate the nearest AARP TCE Tax-Aide site between January and April, use the AARP Site Locator Tool or call 888.227.7669.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
More release information, including additional festival dates, will be made available in the near future.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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It’s hovered near or at the top of Apple’s original series rankings since its Season 4 premiere.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
Meteorologists said the storm is expected to move near or just north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Tuesday before crossing the eastern Gulf of Mexico and nearing the west coast of Florida by Wednesday, per USA TODAY.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
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State of play: Ballots cast at the city's 14 early voting centers increased as the election neared.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The rapidity with which her end nears is approached with big feelings, but also lots of belly laughs through a score packed with wit and wisdom.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Second Wind Funds works with a network of around 900 therapists across the state who range in expertise.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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While the average new vehicle buyer spends around $48,000 for a new ride today, this rig costs nearly 4 times that at $178 Grand.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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So that relative difference between those policy choices is important.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, a quarter of first-time buyers have relied on a gift or loan from a relative or friend to afford a down payment, the data shows.Mike Winters, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Once the spirits have settled into their family homes to live and share meals as honored guests, more living relatives travel from far and wide to bring gifts and pay their respects.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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For one couple seeking more living space in Los Angeles, the question was whether or not to build an addition onto their bungalow or convert their two-car garage into an ADU.Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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Professor Rosalind Dixon from the University of NSW agrees, emphasizing that polling data indicates a close results are possible in critical swing states, many within the margin of error.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some states could start reporting results shortly after their polls close.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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These techniques should be familiar to Photoshop users.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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While both Choi and Newman are familiar to the legislature, the district is a bit of a new arena.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Determining the ultimate winner in that situation will almost certainly take days — or longer — as late ballots filter in, slow-counting states tally their results and likely legal challenges work their way through the courts.Emily Brooks, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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When Paul and Linda walked in, there were cameras everywhere.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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But that has been analyzed and dismissed by almost every economist and trade group in the country to look at it.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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Augusta Gold had a working capital deficiency of approximately $32,000,000 as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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One bar is approximately equal to the air pressure at sea level on Earth.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Near.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/near. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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