nears
- present tense form of near (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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But that sense of control evaporates as soon as Layla's period nears - the peak of her menstrual cycle.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
But the feeling one is left with as the court nears the end of this term is a deep frustration about who gets access to justice.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
More than half a dozen versions of the heavy bomber have been used by the U.S. military, which is planning yet another update of the aging aircraft as it nears its 100th birthday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Yet as June nears, technical strategists are offering a word of caution.
From MarketWatch ● May 23, 2026
“You know what milk tastes like when it nears the expiration date, just the littlest bit sour?”
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
