Examples of nearby in a Sentence
grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
I'll be nearby if you need anything
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The summer season will surely attract more families with young kids, but unlike other New England coastal destinations, the main draw in Mystic is not the beach—though there are a few solid options for sun and sand nearby.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Is there an overhead power or telephone line nearby?
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
One thing Southerners can always be certain of is that with any celebration, no matter how large or small the gathering may be, there's always going to be a delicious spread of party appetizers nearby.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The son was found nearby and taken into custody.
—Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Is there an overhead power or telephone line nearby?
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
One thing Southerners can always be certain of is that with any celebration, no matter how large or small the gathering may be, there's always going to be a delicious spread of party appetizers nearby.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The son was found nearby and taken into custody.
—Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nearby
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nearby. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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nearby
adverb or adjective
near·by
ni(ə)r-ˈbī 
ˈni(ə)r-ˌbī
: close at hand
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