as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the end is nigh
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
have worked for them for nigh on 10 years
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
he has nigh completed his degree
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as in to close
to come near or nearer
as the hour of his death was nighing
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Recent Examples of nigh
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Feb. 2023
Unfortunately, Divine is no longer around to star in Liarmouth, but someone call Ricki Lake — the time for a return to the Waters-ain is nigh.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2022
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
With Hillman Grad’s myriad successes, the time to begin having these conversations is nigh.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Feb. 2023
Unfortunately, Divine is no longer around to star in Liarmouth, but someone call Ricki Lake — the time for a return to the Waters-ain is nigh.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2022
Verb
Typically, his charges have shown the classic mental strength to get over the line in awkward games—with opposition teams having to execute their game plan to nigh on perfection to prosper in most cases.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nigh
Adjective
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Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is reportedly set to visit China in the near future, and will be reviving the two countries’ joint Economic and Trade Commission.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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Now, conservationists are pivoting by building a new captive population in facilities across Hawaii and the mainland U.S. with the hope that avian malaria can be contained in the near future.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Suddenly, a huge hen materialized out of nowhere with a jake tagging close behind.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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The exoplanet’s size appears to be between that of Earth and Neptune and belongs to a range that scientists have never seen up close.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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That’s almost twice as fast as the estimate of the original controller, which was six hours.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the British pound gained almost 0.3% against the greenback to trade at $1.341, and the Swiss franc was 0.1% higher.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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This is all happening while people around the country experience unprecedented and unpredictable weather patterns — from alarming infernos in California to startling floods in North Carolina.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After an hour spent watching her team practice in late fall 2024, Chiles approached Coach McDonald.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a recent video shared by the shelter, Shawn lit up as a volunteer approached his kennel.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Now, potential employees are flown in for a one-day, in-person interview.—
Melissa Mahtani,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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On the final day, El Batey becomes a focal point, with live drumming and dancing that invite both locals and visitors to join in.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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First, meet with your team and discuss how their efforts have practically helped your company carry out its purpose and mission.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The reaction to the pitch can be creative or practically minded.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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On a recent evening, a few hundred students gathered at the Institute, the Church’s center beside the U’s campus.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Verstappen starts seventh, beside Carlos Sainz, who has had his best start since joining Williams ahead of this season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Nigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nigh. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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