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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Her daughter’s family lives in nearby Vienna, Va.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
When Stefan Irinkov, 82, heard a loud bang in the early hours of Tuesday, he thought little of it -- until he learned that a ship had been hit by a drone nearby.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Parents who have family support nearby said that they saved about $1,915 per year on childcare by having willing grandparents babysit their kids or having family help buy groceries.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
A 200m cordon was put in place between Threadneedle Street and London Wall, with nearby buildings evacuated as a precaution.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
In nearby Port Ludlow, she had been meeting with the judges of Washington State’s Supreme Court when she was interrupted.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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