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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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Tyler Stephenson is set to return for the Reds in the near future and Cincinnati recently locked up Trevino to a multi-year deal.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025 -
To find the nearest Crumbl store near you, visit crumblcookies.com/stores.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Several economists have already warned that the new tariffs could worsen America's inflationary struggles, while pushing the country's economy closer toward a recession.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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As lawmakers inch closer (again) to banning TikTok in the United States, the most powerful companies in tech are circling.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Fort Worth decided April 8 to contribute $200,000 toward the construction of a Vietnam War memorial along Camp Bowie Boulevard.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Use it for pest control by adding a ring of biodegradable litter along the topsoil of outdoor plants to keep slugs, snails, and pests away.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In addition, anime in and of itself is a very broad catch all term that could mean a plethora of different genres to an animation veteran.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also in there was a note on the catcher-pitcher rotation that has developed.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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This episode of In Depth With Graham Bensinger will also debut in broadcast syndication across the U.S. this weekend.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Last month, however, it was announced that Forever 21 would permanently shut down its stores across the U.S. after filing for bankruptcy for the second time.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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