near
adverb
close; to a point or place not far away.
nearness
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a word derived from
near.
Example Sentences
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It was also likely a means to galvanize himself against how that experience alerted him to the omnipresent nearness of death.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
Old age, subsidized by Social Security and Medicare, turns out to be an ideal opportunity for a stunt like ours, and never mind the nearness of the end.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Although Musk's leadership at Tesla and his other companies has made him the world's richest person, he has regularly overstated the nearness of fully autonomous driving over the years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
City officials say the project is complicated because of the nearness of the freeway and the Los Angeles River.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
A future, he hopes, that will include nearness to Theo, Jo, and the baby.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
