closer

Definition of closernext
as in near
being the less far of two the closer gas station was also more expensive

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Adjective
  • Or look to your nearest pasture of cows, who apparently start lying down in the event of a coming storm.
    Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Estrada’s The Boss delivers a memorable, tightly wound performance, particularly in moments of a near-meltdown over museum protocol.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • After talking with the 911 operator, the family ran out the front door.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • First-responders were congregated inside the QuikTrip and outside its front doors when Williams returned to the parking lot, according to the lawsuit.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closer. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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