near
adverb
close; to a point or place not far away.
nears
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present tense formof near (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As another taxing year nears its end, the popularity of “You Can See Everything” reflects audiences’ desire to go deeper than the surface level most streaming documentaries are content to skim.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
As mayoral election day nears, four people talk about how they escaped homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Do things change for 'Mr Consistent' Antonelli as he nears title?
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The book powerfully constricts as it nears the final appointment, describing a terrible itinerary of last things—David’s last meal, his last change of clothing, his last bit of paperwork.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
As he nears, I see his brow is furrowed in wavy wrinkles of a permanent scowl.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
