1
as in equidistant
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in closest
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
Adjective
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The Presidente is almost equidistant from the district office at 14621 Oak Ln.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025 -
Ideally situated near the halfway point of Montauk Highway, Topping Rose House is equidistant from the best shopping, cafés, museums, galleries, and restaurants that the East End has to offer.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The fact that Dopey rarely vocalizes his innermost emotions further connects him with Piscds since the fish swims away from confrontation.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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But in the area between the innermost and outer walls, finds are sparse.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Emphasize the contrast between the idyllic setting and the characters’ inner turmoil.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Other times, however, such serenades can be unexpectedly poignant and revealing of a character's inner turmoil.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ramos hit that pitch the other way and into the second row of seats adjacent to the visitors bullpen in right field for a two-run home run.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The town purchased the lot adjacent to the town hall in 2000.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, vocalist Kya is a 14-year-old middle schooler who juggles her commitments as a K-pop idol with her daily homework.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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That left the Heat outscored 70-35 over the middle two periods.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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These figures are approximate and don’t take into account recent layoffs.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cooper, his next-door neighbor on the line, was not as highly touted.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Covarrubias’ next-door neighbor, who lost her home, said she had been told that keeping the trees could slow down the debris removal process.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What Happens Next Flooding can cause billions of dollars in damages—and flood insurance is likely to become even more expensive for California homeowners in areas poised to become more vulnerable in the near future.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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As far as the roster itself, Reinsdorf and a front office overhauled by second-year general manager Chris Getz seem to have the Sox built for a sale in the near future.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearest. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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