near
adverb
close; to a point or place not far away.
neared
Example Sentences
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As we neared the lagoon, a black-winged stilt flew alongside the car, trailing its legs behind it.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The yen neared its strongest level against the dollar of 2026, extending a recent surge spurred by higher Bank of Japan rate expectations and a softer dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The number of people missing in the catastrophic flood that sliced through the border area between Nepal and Tibet neared 3,000 on Saturday, as rescuers scoured deep, leg-sucking mud for survivors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
As the first half neared its end, things got complicated for the Galaxy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
To avoid the usual loud noises and whistles of approaching trains, officials notified trains coming south on adjacent tracks to stop as the president neared.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
