as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
I'll be nearby if you need anything
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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The lucky couple, and 250 of their nearest and dearest, had completely taken over the village’s two main squares for the evening.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025 -
On Monday, European leaders hastily assembled in Paris to discuss plans for peace in Ukraine after they were left out of U.S.-led talks, due to begin Tuesday, between Washington and Moscow on the near three-years Russia-Ukraine war.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Last Dinner Party, Ezra Collective and Dua Lipa close behind with four each.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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According to Storyful, the fish was spotted along shallow waters of a Baja California Sur beach on Feb. 9.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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The pitch was basically a large slab of concrete painted green with white lines — change of direction was slow and ineffective and long balls bounced along like an overinflated basketball.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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There were plenty of personal anecdotes weaved in along the way.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The car the suspect left in was later found abandoned, police said in a news release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Employees fired, put on leave Termination notices were sent to more than 60 probationary employees across multiple work groups, including the offices of general counsel, special education and rehabilitation services, and federal student aid.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The dramatic shedding of pounds across the U.S.—which in 2023 witnessed its first drop in the national obesity rate in 10 years—has cost tailors like Martorano new orders as existing customers pursue alterations instead.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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