nearby
Americanadjective
adverb
adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of nearby
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at near, by
Example Sentences
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Aurora, based in Pittsburgh, expects to have 200 autonomous trucks on highways in Texas and nearby states by year-end, up from around 30 big rigs today.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Allenwood also has medium and maximum security facilities nearby.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
This modification was designed to recruit and stimulate nearby immune cells, including T cells, which can help mount a stronger attack against cancer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
“It’s about the principle,” he shouted over the sound of a nearby birthday song.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
He was lurking nearby, not even trying to hide the fact that he was watching me about to stuff my face.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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