as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
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Relevance
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as in close
at, within, or to a short distance or time
I'll be nearby if you need anything
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Recent Examples of nearby
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The launch came 8 hours and 42 minutes after the Falcon Heavy launch from nearby KSC earlier in the day.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Jeffrey Collins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Police on Thursday were going through Parasaram’s car, which was found nearby the scene, Tisch said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Two persons of interest were later arrested after being captured on video running into a house nearby the scene.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In two weeks, nearby breakfast-lunch hub Top Hat Deli plans to open for dinner service and incorporate some dishes from Foxy Brown, Be Nice spokeswoman Sasha Formica said.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The launch came 8 hours and 42 minutes after the Falcon Heavy launch from nearby KSC earlier in the day.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Adverb
There was no visible reaction from the 28 witnesses nearby.
—Jeffrey Collins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Police on Thursday were going through Parasaram’s car, which was found nearby the scene, Tisch said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Preposition
For longer floats, nearby KP Hole Park offers VIP parking on weekends, which can be a game-changer.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Two persons of interest were later arrested after being captured on video running into a house nearby the scene.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearby
Adjective
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While the vote outcome is negative for the near-term regulatory path, the debate is nuanced, said Barclays analyst James Gordon.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Given the Fed's current hold, a sudden drop seems unlikely in the near term, but it's never guaranteed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Not a wave of difference-making talent, but closer to a trickle.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Robotic security systems are moving closer to real-world deployment across industrial sites.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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But the naval operation, along with Iran’s blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, threatens to raise costs for Americans.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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School officials said a field trip from a neighboring school district was planned at the park and rerouted.—
Annette Beard,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
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The houses that have not been cleared are the two that exploded, the home between them and two neighboring homes.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Moscow has stepped up its ballistic-missile attacks across the country, triggering deaths and mayhem.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lilith Fair featured a whopping 313 artists across 135 shows.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearby. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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