near
adverb
close; to a point or place not far away.
is nearing
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present progressiveof near (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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On aggregate, the money foreign investors have put into Indian markets in the past decade - after subtracting what they sold or withdrew - is nearing zero.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Anthropic is nearing its IPO and investors should watch this exchange-traded fund to gauge market sentiment.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
The U.K. telecommunications company is nearing the end of its fiber investment cycle, which could lead to higher free cash flow as capital expenditures return to normal, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Spectrum owner Charter Communications is nearing the finish line in its long-awaited $34.5-billion purchase of Cox Enterprises to form the nation’s largest internet and cable television company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
“It is nearing Halloween. Are you playing tricks or treats?”
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
