Examples of nearby in a Sentence
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
I'll be nearby if you need anything
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The Imperial Palace’s five-kilometer jogging loop is minutes away, while food lovers will find plenty to explore nearby—from sushi at Nemuro Hanamaru in Tokyu Plaza Ginza to oversize bowls of udon at Tsurutontan.
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
In addition to surf and sand, the beach has historical attractions, as well as seafood restaurants nearby.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Backed by a live band, Jackson danced her way around the stage in a Vetements denim outfit while singing both songs, and backup dancers worked through flashy choreography nearby.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 May 2025
Their argument continued into the parking lot and got the attention of those nearby, Tulsa police said in a May 27 Facebook post.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
In addition to surf and sand, the beach has historical attractions, as well as seafood restaurants nearby.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Backed by a live band, Jackson danced her way around the stage in a Vetements denim outfit while singing both songs, and backup dancers worked through flashy choreography nearby.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 May 2025
Their argument continued into the parking lot and got the attention of those nearby, Tulsa police said in a May 27 Facebook post.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nearby. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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nearby
adverb or adjective
near·by
ni(ə)r-ˈbī 
ˈni(ə)r-ˌbī
: close at hand
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