closer

as in near
being the less far of two the closer gas station was also more expensive

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Adjective
  • The nearest one is probably 10 kilometers upstream, then another about 20 kilometers and the furthest around 40.
    Michael Sullivan, NPR, 12 July 2025
  • Lists in hand and kids in tow, parents flock to their nearest Staples or Walmart or Target looking to grab those notebooks, binders and colored pencils that line the list.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • But when Fry meets Jenkins at the front door of the station, the WSU chief senses this is different.
    Vicky Ward, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
  • Siegel’s Crash Details Kanaan said the track got cooler toward the late afternoon, Siegel’s car picked up front grip and started to get oversteer.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closer. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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