to the nearest

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—used to indicate the number of pounds, dollars, etc., that is closest to a slightly higher or lower number or amount
What is the weight of your baggage to the nearest pound?
$13.75 rounded up to the nearest dollar is $14.

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Rescue teams were working at the scene, with a constant flow of ambulances transporting the injured to the nearest hospitals. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Some fans have traveled hundreds of miles to the nearest IMAX 70 mm screens — there are only 41 in the world — to see Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the epic. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 23 July 2026 Most dollar amounts displayed are rounded to the nearest $1 million. — Andrea Fuller, New York Times, 23 July 2026 Move the animal into shade or air conditioning, regulate its temperature with cool, not ice-cold, water and head to the nearest veterinary clinic while continuing cooling efforts during the trip. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to the nearest

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“To the nearest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20nearest. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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