near
adverb
close; to a point or place not far away.
Example Sentences
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As the businesses accelerated, a loss-of-control moment seemed nearer than ever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
It has been driven by the couple's desire to spend time in Europe, nearer Harry's family and wanting to educate their children in the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But as the season draws nearer and a new era of Bruin football begins, all the enthusiasm does beg the question: What does a successful debut actually look like for Chesney at UCLA?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
We may also eventually receive light from some galaxies located even farther away, provided that the light began traveling toward us when the galaxies were nearer.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
“I tell you all,” he whispered, “the apocalypse is nearer than we think!”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
