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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Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025 -
The rep presumed that Pepe had traveled at least three miles from the nearest body of water, with the next being about five miles away from where the gator was found.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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For example, the GFS could spit out a prediction for a US hurricane landfall about 10 days from now, only to have that chance completely disappear as the forecast date draws closer.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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As the system moves closer, temperatures will rise accordingly.—
Karlee Van De Venter,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
Preposition
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But the rings and restrooms along the coast are protected under the California Coastal Act, and removing the rings would require a permit from the Coastal Commission itself, the commission says.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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During times of drought, like the one Texas is currently going through, racers will have more rocks to dodge and less current to push them along.—
Morgan O'Hanlon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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De Jong dug his heels in and refused to leave or give up the money he was owed.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Shrewdly, once the exuberance ends, Flanagan lets the blahs back in.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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Five of those countries are on the new list, plus several more countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, as well as Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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After defenseman Rob Scuderi saved the Game 6 win by stopping Johan Franzen with Fleury out of position, Fleury saved Game 7 in the last seconds by diving across the goal mouth to stone Lidstrom on a rebound.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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