near
adverb
close; to a point or place not far away.
nearing
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present participleof near.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, a coyote was spotted on top of the world’s largest wildlife crossing, nearing completion over the 101 Freeway — the first large mammal documented on the structure itself, the National Park Service announced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
This follows the transition to autonomous driving, which is already nearing completion in parts of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Word spread that a fuel tanker was nearing a filling station in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, and the snaking queue surged as drivers jockeyed for position and motorcyclists pressed in.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
With average diesel prices in California nearing $8.50 per gallon, EVs are more competitive to run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
It’s nearing the end of the month, and money is running out.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
